Significance: The 1985 amnesty offered by Uruguay to its military for crimes committed during the dictatorship has become increasingly controversial. The second consecutive left-wing Frente Amplio (FA) government, led by President José Mujica, a former Tupamaro guerrilla, has repeatedly attempted to repeal the 'Ley de Caducidad', in which the amnesty is enshrined. However, it has met stubborn resistance in congress, both from the opposition and from certain FA members. Meanwhile, the Uruguayan courts have found loopholes in the law and in November 2010 charged General Miguel Dalmao for human rights violations committed during the dictatorship.
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