Salomón Lerner Febres

Salomón Lerner Febres is a prominent Peruvian intellectual, historian, and writer known for his contributions to the understanding of the complex socio-political landscape of Peru, particularly in relation to the violence and human rights abuses that occurred during the internal conflict of the 1980s and 1990s. He served as the president of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR), which aimed to document the events of this tumultuous period and provide a platform for victim testimonies. Lerner's work emphasizes the importance of truth-telling and the pursuit of justice as foundations for national reconciliation.