Juan Vicente Ugarte del Pino facts for kids
Juan Vicente Ugarte del Pino (born June 12, 1923 – died October 6, 2015) was a very important person from Peru. He was a historian, a lawyer, and a judge. He was known for his deep knowledge of law and history.
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Who Was Vicente Ugarte del Pino?
Vicente Ugarte del Pino was a respected figure in Peru. He helped shape the country's legal system for many years. He was a judge and also part of a special team that represented Peru in a big international court case. This case was about ocean borders with another country.
Leading Lawyers in Lima
From 1974 to 1975, Vicente Ugarte del Pino was the leader of the Bar Association of Lima. This is a group for all the lawyers in Lima, Peru's capital city. During this time, Juan Velasco Alvarado was the president. He had a lot of power and ruled like a dictator.
Ugarte del Pino was not afraid to speak up. He believed that the government should always follow the rules and laws. He was worried when the government started to ignore these rules. Because he spoke out against the government, he was arrested and put in jail. However, Juan Velasco Alvarado was removed from power in 1975.
Working at the Highest Court
In 1980, Vicente Ugarte del Pino was chosen to be a judge on the Supreme Court of Peru. This is the highest court in the country. He held many important positions there:
- In 1986, he led the part of the court that handled cases about crimes.
- In 1987, he became the main leader of the entire Supreme Court of Peru.
- In 1989, he led the part of the court that dealt with disagreements between people.
International Court Case
In 2008, the Peruvian government asked Ugarte del Pino to join a special team. This team would represent Peru at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The ICJ is a special court where countries can solve their problems peacefully.
The case was a disagreement between Peru and Chile about their ocean borders. It was called "Case Concerning Maritime Delimitation between the Republic of Peru and the Republic of Chile." The court made its final decision in January 2014. It ruled that Peru would get more ocean area, which was a big win for the country.
Later Life and Legacy
Vicente Ugarte del Pino passed away on October 6, 2015. He was 92 years old. He died in a hospital in Lima, Peru. His death was announced by Mario Amoretti, who was the leader of the Lima Bar Association at that time. Ugarte del Pino is remembered as a brave and wise person who dedicated his life to law and justice in Peru.
