Anita Ferrara
Anita Ferrara demuestra cómo la Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación chilena, contrariamente a las percepciones iniciales, fue crucial para la justicia y la transformación social a largo plazo, reevaluando el impacto de estas comisiones.
In 1990, following the conclusion of the dictatorial Pinochet regime, the newly established democratic government of Chile undertook a significant step by creating a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The primary mandate of this commission was to thoroughly investigate and officially report on the most severe human rights abuses and violations that occurred during the seventeen-year period of military dictatorship. The Chilean TRC was notably among the first truth commissions to be established anywhere in the world, setting a precedent for other nations grappling with post-conflict justice. This academic work meticulously examines the extent to which and the specific ways in which the efforts of the Chilean TRC contributed not only to the initial transition to democracy within Chile but also to the subsequent developments concerning accountability for past abuses and broader societal transformation in the country. The book adopts a comprehensive, long-term perspective on the Chilean TRC, specifically asking how and to what degree the commission's foundational work influenced the evolution and implementation of subsequent transitional justice measures, and how the relationship between the TRC's findings and these later developments was established and maintained over an extended period. It forcefully argues that, contrary to prevailing views and the initial expectations of many who regarded the Chilean TRC as having achieved only limited success, the commission has, in fact, over the longer term, played an absolutely crucial and enabling role in advancing justice and serving as a vital mechanism through which significant ethical and institutional transformation has been realized within Chilean society. Benefiting from this invaluable historical perspective, the book concludes that the overall impact and effectiveness of truth commissions in general warrant careful re-evaluation and deeper consideration, particularly in light of the enduring and multifaceted experience of the Chilean case. This publication is expected to be of considerable interest and practical utility to students and scholars specializing in fields such as conflict resolution, international criminal law, and comparative legal systems with a focus on Latin America.
Authors: Anita Ferrara
Publication date: 19-09-2014
Language: en
Pages: 290
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Anita Ferrara is an author known for her books about animals, spirituality, and the connection between humans and pets. She focuses on how animals teach us about life, death, and unconditional love. Among her works is "Sacred Gifts from the Animal World." She often shares her own experiences and those of others to illustrate the profound impact animals have on our lives.
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