In July 1986, individuals were detained by the Peruvian Army and subjected to severe torture, including electric shocks, at various locations including Tarma and the DINCOTE in Lima. Victims reported being stripped, beaten, and subjected to electric shocks on sensitive body parts, leading to severe physical and psychological trauma. These …
A female witness was detained at DINCOTE in 1987 and later transferred to the Canto Grande prison. During her detention she was the victim of rape. Approximately two months after her detention, she began to feel nausea and discomfort, which she initially attributed to liver problems. After undergoing medical examinations …
A declarant was detained in the Cercado district of Lima on April 5, 1987 by members of DINCOTE. During her detention, she was subjected to sexual violence and torture. The testimony is part of a broader pattern of human rights violations documented by the CVR, where detentions were frequently accompanied …
On 5 April 1987, an individual was detained in Lima by members of the DINCOTE. This event is part of a series of detentions that occurred in various districts of Lima and Ayacucho during the late 1980s and early 1990s. These detentions were often associated with the political and social …
Elaida Ortiz was detained and accused by her partner of being a member of the Sendero Luminoso. During her detention at DINCOTE, she was subjected to severe beatings despite being pregnant, which resulted in a forced abortion. This incident highlights the brutal treatment of detainees and the violation of human …
In September 1988, a university student was detained in Ñaña, Lima, and taken to DINCOTE, where she was subjected to interrogation and threats of sexual violence. The testimonies reveal a pattern of abuse, including physical assault and coercion, during interrogations at DINCOTE. These events highlight the human rights violations occurring …
A university student was arrested in the district of Ñaña on September 17, 1988. She was subsequently transferred to DINCOTE (Dirección Nacional contra el Terrorismo) where she was tortured and raped. The victim fainted repeatedly during the abuses. The perpetrators threatened to disappear her or take her to the Army, …
In 1989, a person was captured in Plaza San Martin in Lima and taken to DINCOTE (National Directorate against Terrorism). The person was accused of terrorism and was detained for 14 days. This type of arbitrary detention was part of the actions of law enforcement during the internal armed conflict. …
In 1989, an individual was captured in Plaza San Martín and detained by DINCOTE, accused of terrorism. During the 14-day detention, the individual experienced extreme state violence, highlighting the broader issue of wrongful imprisonment during this period. This event reflects the climate of fear and distrust that permeated society, exacerbated …
A woman was arrested on Dueñas Street in Cercado de Lima on March 8, 1989. She was subsequently transferred to the DINCOTE (National Directorate against Terrorism), where the sexual violence took place. This case is part of a pattern of arbitrary detentions followed by sexual violence against women during the …
On March 14, 1989, individuals were detained by police forces in the province of Chupaca, Peru, and held at DINCOTE for 18 days. During this period, detainees were subjected to severe torture and mistreatment, including being kept incommunicado. Reports indicate that detainees in emergency zones were taken to clandestine detention …
On March 14, 1989, a villager was arrested at his home in the district of Chongos Bajo by military personnel and taken to the 9 de diciembre barracks in the province of Huancayo. On the fourth day of his captivity he was taken to a basement where he entered a …
A minor was arrested on July 19, 1989 in the district of Santa Anita, Lima. During her detention, she was subjected to groping and mistreatment by police officers. The events occurred in August 1989 at DINCOTE, Lima, where the minor was transferred. The testimony is part of the documented cases …
Balance of the Great Plan to Develop Bases in Function of Conquering Power - I Campaign to Promote the People's Guerrilla Army of the Shining Path. The document was seized by DINCOTE on January 31, 1991. It shows the military structure of the PCP-SL with the Main Force (816 militants), …
One informant was detained on December 26, 1989 in the district of Ayacucho. During her detention she was taken to a room in the DINCOTE where she was interrogated and beaten. The perpetrators undressed her, threw her on the floor and threatened to rape her. Under this pressure and threats, …
In 1990, a person was detained by a police officer in the Province of Barranca, Lima, Peru. The detainee was taken to the Barranca Police Station, then transferred to the PIP of Barranca, and subsequently to the DINCOTE in Lima. This event highlights the pattern of violent detentions and the …
In March 1990, a university student was detained near the University of San Marcos in Lima and taken to DINCOTE, where she experienced severe abuse. The testimonies reveal a pattern of sexual violence and torture against detainees, including forced nudity, physical assault, and sexual assault by officers. These events highlight …
A teacher was arrested in the district of Comas, province and department of Lima, on August 9, 1993. The rape took place in March 1990 in the facilities of the DINCOTE (Dirección Nacional Contra el Terrorismo). The testimony documents cases of sexual violence perpetrated by police officers against women detained …
A young university student was arrested for terrorism in 1991 and later acquitted. During his detention at DINCOTE, the police told him that his background was ideal to be a member of the Shining Path: he was the son of Ayacucho parents, spoke Quechua, studied at the Universidad Nacional Mayor …
Lucero Cumpa, leader of the MRTA, was recaptured in March 1991 by members of the DINCOTE in the Lima district of Magdalena del Mar. On March 11, in one of the most impressive and violent actions carried out by an MRTA commando in Lima, Lucero Cumpa was rescued while being …
Lucero Cumpa, leader of the MRTA, was recaptured in March 1991 by members of the DINCOTE in the Lima district of Magdalena del Mar. On March 11, in one of the most impressive and violent actions carried out by an MRTA commando in Lima, Lucero Cumpa was rescued while being …
A woman was arrested in the San Luis Urbanization in the district of Salamanca, department of Lima, on November 1, 1991. She was later transferred to the DINCOTE where she was constantly groped by the police. The witness's account shows how since her arrival at the DINCOTE she was beaten …
A female affiant was detained on November 27, 1991 in the district of Lima. During her interrogation at DINCOTE, she was subjected to sexual violence and constant groping. The witness recounts: 'the only thing I felt was that they pulled me by force and made me walk through, I suppose, …
In 1992, María Elena Pacheco was detained and subjected to physical and psychological abuse by police personnel at DINCOTE in Lima, Peru. She reported being manhandled and forced to pass through a 'dark alley' where police officers would grope her in an attempt to break her morale and coerce a …
María Elena Pacheco was detained and transferred to DINCOTE by National Police personnel in 1992. During her detention at the DINCOTE facilities, she was subjected to sexual violence and other abuses. Pacheco's case is part of a systematic pattern of rape and torture that occurred in DINCOTE during the internal …
In 1992, under the government of Alberto Fujimori, significant captures of subversive group leaders were made by DINCOTE, particularly following Fujimori's self-coup on April 5, 1992. The success of these operations is attributed to a change in strategy during Fujimori's regime and the diligent work of the Special Intelligence Group …
Businessman Raul Hiraoka Torres was kidnapped by members of the MRTA on July 9, 1992 as he was leaving his home in San Isidro. He was held captive in three different properties in Lima (Santa Anita, Urbanización Aurora in Surquillo, and Calle Vesalio in San Borja) for more than a …
On July 23, 1992, an individual was detained in the district of San Martín de Porres, Lima, Peru. The detainee reported experiencing severe abuse, including attempted sexual violence, during their detention at the DINCOTE. The incident highlights the human rights violations occurring in Peru during this period.
On approximately July 31, 1992, Samuel Dyer Ampudia was taken to his home for an inspection by members of the DINCOTE in the presence of members of the Army. Prosecutor Fabiola Peña Tavera participated in the inspection and forbade Samuel Dyer to look at her or speak to her. The …
On July 31, 1992, Samuel Dyer's relatives filed a habeas corpus petition before the Third Criminal Court of Callao. This action was declared inadmissible, despite the fact that the resolution itself identified the detainee as Samuel Edward Dyer Ampudia and determined that the requisition corresponded to Edward Moises Dyer Ampudia …
On August 3, 1992, the DINCOTE issued Report No. 2893-DINCOTE which concluded that Samuel Dyer Ampudia had not been found responsible for the crime of terrorism. Despite this favorable report, Samuel Dyer continued to be illegally detained in the facilities of the Army Intelligence Service. Army officials told him that …
The Special Intelligence Group (GEIN) of the DINCOTE captured Abimael Guzmán Reinoso, maximum leader of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso, together with the party's top leadership, in a residence located in the district of Surquillo. This capture marked a decisive turning point in the internal armed conflict, since after it the actions …
After a successful police operation by GEIN (renamed DIVICOTE-1), it was possible to apprehend Abimael Guzmán Reinoso - top leader of the PCP-SL, together with 3 members of the leadership of the Central Committee: Elena Iparraguirre, Laura Zambrano and María Pantoja. The capture was the result of the dedicated and …
On September 12, 1992, the Special Intelligence Group (GEIN) of the DINCOTE captured Abimael Guzmán Reinoso, maximum leader of the PCP-SL, together with the party's top leadership, in a residence located in the district of Surquillo. This capture marked a decisive turning point in the internal armed conflict, since after …
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on September 23, 1992, Raul Hiraoka Torres was taken from the first building where he was being held captive to a second house located in Urbanizacion Aurora in Surquillo. He was blindfolded, handcuffed and a hood was placed over his head. This transfer was carried out …
Nancy Pimentel Cuellar, a student at the Enrique Guzmán y Valle University of Education, was arrested at her home in the early hours of October 10, 1992 by members of the Armed Forces, who beat her before taking her to DINCOTE. She was taken to the third floor of the …
Nancy Pimentel Cuellar, a student at the Universidad de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, was tortured by members of the police after being accused of involvement with the group Sendero Luminoso. She was detained at her home by the Armed Forces, taken to the DINCOTE, and subjected to physical abuse, …
María Magdalena Monteza Benavides, a 19-year-old sociology student, was arbitrarily detained on October 30, 1992 at noon by members of the Intelligence Department of the 1st Division of the Army Special Forces, led by Lieutenant Colonel Julio Rodríguez Córdova (who identified himself as César Infantas Cortijo). The arrest was carried …
María Magdalena Monteza Benavides, a 19-year-old sociology student, was arbitrarily detained on October 30, 1992 by members of the Intelligence Department of the 1st Division of the Army Special Forces, without a court order or notification to the Public Prosecutor's Office. During her clandestine detention, she was subjected to blindfolded …
PNP Colonel Manuel Alberto Tumba, head of the Administration Division of DINCOTE and part of the team that intervened in the capture of Abimael Guzmán, was treacherously murdered by a Shining Path special detachment when he was walking to his car a block away from his home. He had been …
Members of the PCP-SL assassinated Colonel Manuel Ortega Tumba, head of the Administrative Department of the DINCOTE, in Surquillo, Lima, shooting him in the back. This assassination represents a reprisal by the Shining Path against the police after the capture of Abimael Guzmán.
On November 5, 1992, Juan Maya Montoya was arrested in the district of Chalhuanca, province of Aimaraes, department of Apurimac, when he went to receive his salary. A combination of the army and the police took him to DINCOTE where he was disappeared without giving any reason to his family. …
On 5 November 1992, Colonel Manuel Alberto Tumba, a key figure in the DINCOTE and involved in the capture of Abimael Guzmán, was assassinated by a specialized detachment of the PCP-SL. This targeted killing was part of the PCP-SL's strategy to eliminate police officers and dealt a significant blow to …
On November 5, 1992, a civilian was detained by a combined force of the army and police in Chalhuanca, Peru. The individual was taken to DINCOTE and was not accounted for to their family. They were coerced into signing documents under duress and later sentenced to life imprisonment by a …
On November 7, 1992, DINCOTE captured three people related to the assassination of PNP Colonel Manuel Tumba Ortega: Manuel Campos Huamán (27) alias "Claudio", Sergio Ramos Gonzáles (21) alias "Dante", and Eduardo Martín Sarazu Dávila (28). They were recognized by witnesses as participants in the attack. The Police concluded that …
Forensic medical examination requested by DINCOTE to María Magdalena Monteza Benavides, issued by doctors Yolanda Cáceres Bocanegra and Judith Maguiña Romero of the Institute of Forensic Medicine of Peru. The examination showed ecchymosis and swelling in the left knee that did not require disability. This certificate was one of several …
In 1993, several individuals were detained in various districts of Lima, including San Martín de Porres and Comas. These detainees were subsequently transferred to the DINCOTE, a facility associated with the Peruvian intelligence services, where significant events took place. The detentions were part of broader security measures during a period …
Ms. Montenegro was arrested in 1993 and subsequently sentenced to 15 years in prison in the military courts. Her case is mentioned in the context of testimonies about sexual violence and torture that occurred in the DINCOTE (National Directorate against Terrorism) during the period of the internal armed conflict. The …
During 1993, in the district of Comas, Lima, there were multiple cases of arbitrary detention accompanied by sexual violence and torture by police officers. One witness reported that during her interrogation at the Comas police station in 1992, she was subjected to groping, attempted rape and forced nudity. Another witness …
During 1993 in the district of El Agustino there were cases of sexual violence against women detained by police officers. One witness was detained on November 11, 1991 in El Agustino and later transferred to the DINCOTE where she was groped and mistreated. Another witness was detained in El Agustino …
In 1993, an individual was detained in the Agustino district of Lima by DINCOTE. During his detention, he was subjected to torture, including being placed on a metal bed with electricity cables and sprayed with water. This event is part of a broader pattern of torture allegations in Peru during …
In 1993, detainees at the DINCOTE in Lima were subjected to severe torture, including simulated drowning and sexual violence. Victims were taken to the beach, threatened with drowning, and forced to self-incriminate under duress. Both men and women reported being sexually assaulted as a form of torture, with threats and …
The disappearance of university students from La Cantuta was a significant event involving allegations of forced disappearances and a controversial investigation by the DINCOTE. The police claimed a subversive conspiracy, but evidence and expert analysis suggested possible fabrication of evidence. The case raised doubts about the involvement of the accused …
Maria de la Cruz Pari, 20 years old, was detained by the PIP along with twelve people accused of belonging to the special detachment of the People's Guerrilla Army of People's Relief of the Shining Path in February 1993. A report from the Congress of the Republic specified that Maria …
A declarant was arrested in the district of Lima on January 6, 1993 and taken to the DINCOTE premises. During her detention she was subjected to sexual violence and torture. The testimony is part of a systematic pattern of sexual violations that occurred in DINCOTE facilities during the internal armed …
Maria de la Cruz Pari, 20 years old, was detained by the PIP along with twelve people accused of belonging to the special detachment of the People's Guerrilla Army of People's Relief of the Shining Path in February 1993. A report from the Congress of the Republic specified that Maria …
María de la Cruz Pari, a 20-year-old woman, was detained by the PIP along with twelve others accused of being part of the Ejército Guerrillero Popular de Socorro Popular de Sendero Luminoso. During her detention and interrogation by DINCOTE agents, she was allegedly raped, resulting in pregnancy. The incident was …
An affiant was detained in the district of Miraflores on February 16, 1993 and subsequently transferred to the DINCOTE premises, where she was the victim of rape. During her detention at DINCOTE, the affiant was subjected to forced nudity, beatings by men and women, and constant groping. The testimonies indicate …
Maria de la Cruz Pari, 20 years old, was arrested by the PIP along with twelve people accused of belonging to the special detachment of the People's Guerrilla Army of People's Relief of the Shining Path in February 1993. A report from the Congress of the Republic specified that Maria …
A declarant was detained in the district of Miraflores on February 16, 1993 and later transferred to the premises of the DINCOTE (National Directorate against Terrorism). The acts of sexual violence and torture occurred in the DINCOTE facilities after her transfer. This case is part of the systematic pattern of …
Fernando Salgado is murdered in the DINCOTE facilities after being tortured. This case represents one of the abuses committed in police facilities against detainees.
Juan Mallea was detained and tortured by the DINCOTE, the anti-terrorism police in Peru, in July 1993. He was presented at a press conference as the author of plans that led to the discovery of the remains of the disappeared from 'La Cantuta'. The event was used to accuse him …
Mrs. Huertas was arrested in August 1993 in Lima. During her detention, she was taken to DINCOTE where she suffered sexual violence. She was pardoned in December 2000, after being detained for more than seven years. The case of Mrs. Huertas is mentioned in the context of testimonies of sexual …
On October 14, 1993, DINCOTE personnel executed the 'Alacrán 1' operation plan and rescued businessman Raúl Hiraoka Torres alive. First they captured Lautaro Mellado Saavedra and Luis Astorga Valdez in the afternoon in the 22nd block of Las Magnolias Street in San Isidro. At approximately 8:00 p.m., they burst into …
In 1994, a detainee in Lima was subjected to inhumane conditions and torture at the facilities of the DINCOTE. The individual was kept in a small, dark cell with a foul smell and no proper place to rest, enduring several days without adequate food or water. This event highlights the …
A woman detained at DINCOTE in April 1994 was the victim of rape during her detention. The victim used indirect terms such as 'my condition as a woman' or 'my dignity' to refer to the rape she suffered. This case is part of a systematic pattern of sexual violence against …
A female declarant testified that after being interrogated at DINCOTE in 1994, she was taken to a cell where three other women were being held, one of whom had been raped. The events occurred in May 1994 at the DINCOTE facilities. The rapes took place in addition to the DINCOTE …
A declarant was detained in the district, province and department of Huancayo on February 22, 1995. During her time at DINCOTE, they took her clothes off her top and said things to terrorize her. The testimony is part of a broader context of sexual violence and torture documented during detentions …
On June 5, 1995, the DINCOTE captured 14 members of the Northern Regional Committee of the PCP-SL in Trujillo, in a decisive blow against the Shining Path structure in the region. Among those captured were Juana Perez, known as 'La Gringa', 28 years old, leader of the Regional Command, who …
On June 5, 1995, the DINCOTE captured 14 members of the Comité Regional Norte of the PCP-SL in Trujillo, Peru. Among those captured were key figures such as Juana Pérez, known as 'La Gringa', and other regional representatives. This operation was a significant blow to the PCP-SL's structure in the …
On June 5, 1995, the DINCOTE captured 14 members of the Northern Regional Committee of the PCP-SL in Trujillo, dealing a decisive blow against the Shining Path structure in the region. Among those captured was Juana Perez, 'La Gringa', 28 years old, leader of the Regional Command who had directed …
A woman was detained at DINCOTE (Dirección Nacional contra el Terrorismo) in Lima during 1996. During her detention, the affiant suffered violations of her dignity and status as a woman, terms frequently used by victims to refer to rape without explicitly mentioning it. This case is part of a documented …
On May 30, 1998, members of DINCOTE captured Víctor Flores Mendoza, alias "Jhony". The police determined that he participated in the assassination of PNP Colonel Manuel Tumba Ortega as a support element, in charge of transporting the weapons used by the attackers. His pseudonym appears in the tactical operational plan …
Testimony of a person who suffered detention and torture, narrating the humiliations received during his captivity. The declarant describes how he was taken to Lima and subjected to mistreatment at DINCOTE at around 12:00 midnight, where an officer kicked him in the back and humiliated him with insults. The testimony …
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