ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the breakdown of Uruguayan democracy in 1972, the dissolution of Peruvian democracy in 1992 and the attempted coup in Spain in 1981. The violence in Uruguay is over; however, many Uruguayans desire reckoning of human rights violations during the military coup. In Peru, the violence of Shining Path continues, although the group has lost many of its main leaders and has broken into factions. Peruvian human rights groups are concerned that the cases in which the affiliations of the prisoners are unclear really indicate unjust imprisonment. In accordance with the state's policy of preventing military intervention while mollifying the military, the state acted to appease military members after the coup attempt. A reform package including early retirement with full pay and additional promotions was put into practice to reduce the number of officers. In addition to cooperation in terms of external security, significant gains been made in internal security, including control of terrorism and other crimes.
