In November 1980, unknown assailants attacked and destroyed the production center of the radio program 'El Día del Pueblo' at Radio Santa Rosa, run by Dominican priests. The attackers stole documents and painted slogans such as 'Cowardly Communists' and 'Long Live Neo-Fascism' on the walls. This event was part of …
During the political violence in Peru, the Church was targeted by the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). In 1981, the group attacked the Convent of the Carmelites in Ayacucho and the Institute Rural Palermo near Juli, causing public outrage and leading to mass protests. Sendero Luminoso viewed the Church …
A new departmental strike took place in Puno. In Ayaviri, a gigantic rally organized by the Single Federation of Peasants of Melgar (FUCAM) demanded the acceleration of agrarian restructuring. The land movement achieved an appreciable degree of legitimacy with the renewed support of the church and trade and professional organizations …
In July 1986, a departmental strike took place in Puno, Peru, organized by the Federation Unica de Campesinos de Melgar (FUCAM), demanding the acceleration of land restructuring. The movement gained legitimacy with support from the church and various organizations. On July 28, 1986, during the Fiestas Patrias message, it was …
During a period of intense violence in Peru, members of the Church, including two nuns and several priests and laypeople, were assassinated by the PCP-SL. The Church, led by figures such as Monsignor José Dammert, condemned these acts as unjustifiable and highlighted the Church's commitment to standing with the people …
In October 1991, Bishop Cipriani wrote an article addressing the issue of violence in Peru and the role of the Church in achieving peace. He proposed measures such as moralizing the judiciary and police, ensuring security for judges, and regulating the state of emergency. Cipriani emphasized the Church's role in …
On July 18, 1999, Mons. Cipriani stated that the discussion about Peru's withdrawal from the contentious jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights was not a priority for the development of a culture of peace. This move raised concerns about legal insecurity and the protection of citizens' fundamental rights. …