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Peruvian Army reinforces legal training of its personnel deployed in emergency areas
Peruvian Army reinforces legal training of its personnel deployed in emergency areas
Peruvian Armed Forces personnel stationed in the province of Pataz recently participated in a specialized training on the use and employment of force, in compliance with Legislative Decree No. 1095 and its regulations. The activity was organized by the Center for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights of the Armed Forces (CDIH DDHH), with the aim of strengthening the legal and operational preparation of troops in emergency areas as part of the State's commitment to respect fundamental rights.
Specialized training in the context of a State of Emergency
The training day was held on May 8 virtually, in the framework of Supreme Decree No. 060-2025-PCM, which extended the State of Emergency in the province of Pataz for 30 more days. The measure responds to the need to combat persistent threats such as illegal mining and organized crime, present in this area of the country.
The event was inaugurated by the Director of the CDIH, Colonel FAP Nolberto Puente Alfaro, who highlighted the importance of military personnel maintaining constant training on the legal framework that governs their actions. In his words, he stressed that "legal training is as essential as operational training for a legitimate, efficient and respectful of human rights military action".
Presentations by regulatory and operational law experts
During the training, presentations were given by specialists with wide experience in legal and operational matters. Colonel EP (r) Carlos Solís Agurto addressed the general principles on the use of force by the Armed Forces; Captain (r) Víctor Gonzáles spoke on Title II of Legislative Decree 1095 and its regulations; and Lieutenant Colonel EP María de los Ángeles Agüero Yep spoke on the role of the operational legal advisor during interventions.
The active participation of the military strengthened criteria on proportionality, necessity and legality in the use of force, as well as the role of legal counsel in tactical decisions made during operations in complex contexts such as Pataz.
Institutional commitment to respect for human rights
The Peruvian Ministry of Defense, through the CDIH HRD, reaffirmed its commitment to the dissemination and teaching of the principles of international humanitarian law and human rights among its ranks. These actions are part of an institutional policy that seeks to ensure that all operations are carried out within the current national and international regulatory framework.
The central government has also reaffirmed its intention to maintain a firm but legal intervention in areas affected by criminal activities, promoting continuous training as a key tool for a professional law enforcement response.
