Place
Perú Lima

Chorrillos

Timeline Events 12

  1. Kidnapping and murder of four peasant leaders in San Blas

    On November 11, 1989, four peasant leaders from the annex of San Blas, district of Chambará, in Bajo Cunas, were kidnapped by presumed Shining Pathists and killed with shots to the head when they arrived at Chorrillos. This happened two days after the PCP-SL took over the town of Quero …

    San Blas, Chambará, Concepción, Junín, Perú Informe CVR, pág. 164-165
  2. Detention and sexual violence in Surquillo

    One informant was detained in the district of Surquillo on April 5, 1991. She was later transferred to the Santa Monica Penitentiary in Chorrillos, where in 1992 a colonel in charge of the prison conditioned benefits to the inmates in exchange for sexual favors. The colonel would take groups of …

    Distrito de Surquillo, Provincia de Lima, Departamento de Lima Informe CVR, página 323
  3. Sexual abuse in Chorrillos Prison

    In the Santa Monica Penitentiary in Chorrillos, during 1992, a colonel in charge of the prison abused his power over the inmates. The colonel would take groups of women out to sing the hymn and condition prison benefits such as visits, transfers, better conditions, work material and access to lawyers …

    Establecimiento Penitenciario de Santa Mónica, Distrito de Chorrillos, Lima Informe CVR, páginas 323-324
  4. Rape of Magdalena Monteza Benavides

    Magdalena Monteza Benavides was a victim of rape in 1992 at the headquarters of the First Division of Special Forces of the Army located in the district of Chorrillos. This case had great resonance at national level. The CVR report makes specific reference to this case indicating that there is …

    Primera División de Fuerzas Especiales del Ejército, Distrito de Chorrillos, Lima Informe CVR, página 319
  5. Human Rights Violations in Santa Mónica Prison

    In 1992, numerous reports emerged detailing the abuse and mistreatment of female detainees at Santa Monica Prison in Chorrillos, Peru. Women were subjected to physical and sexual abuse during interrogations, often coerced into signing false confessions under duress. These testimonies highlight the systemic use of fear and violence as tools …

    Santa Mónica Prison, Chorrillos, Peru CVR, T. 700225
  6. Relocation of inmates in Chorrillos prison

    During the relocation of inmates to different wings of the Chorrillos prison in 1992, acts of sexual violence occurred. A prison inmate reported that approximately 30 inmates were about to be relocated when the events occurred. The inmates were subjected to sexual violence during the transfer process to their new …

    Establecimiento Penitenciario de Santa Mónica, distrito de Chorrillos, Lima Informe CVR
  7. Transfer of female prisoners to Chorrillos prison

    During the transfer of PCP-SL members from the Canto Grande prison to the Chorrillos prison, a confrontation took place that left 35 people dead. This event occurred in the context of the VI Military Plan of the PCP-SL called 'Building the Conquest of Power', which had begun in March 1992. …

    Canto Grande, Lima, Perú Informe CVR, página 207
  8. Operation Move One in Canto Grande

    Police intervention called 'Mudanza Uno' in the Shining Path wards of the Canto Grande prison to transfer more than 100 women to the Chorrillos prison. On May 12, an official communiqué from the Ministry of the Interior reported that 35 inmates accused of terrorism were killed. This operation was carried …

    Penal de Canto Grande, Lima, Perú Informe CVR, página 416
  9. Slaughter in Canto Grande prison

    On May 9, 1992, a police intervention called "Mudanza Uno" took place in the Shining Path wards of the Canto Grande prison with the objective of transferring more than 100 women to the Chorrillos prison. The operation resulted in the murder of 35 inmates accused of terrorism. Among the victims …

    Penal de Canto Grande, Lima, Perú Informe CVR, página 463
  10. Police intervention Mudanza Uno in Canto Grande prison

    The police intervention called "Mudanza Uno" is carried out in the Canto Grande prison wards where prisoners of the PCP-SL are imprisoned. The reason was to transfer more than 100 women to the Chorrillos prison. On May 12, an official communiqué from the Ministry of the Interior reported that 35 …

    Penal de Canto Grande, Lima, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 4901
  11. Formation of the División de Policía Antisubversiva (DIPAS)

    In 2002, the Peruvian Investigative Police (PIP) established a division to address subversive activities, initially located in Chorrillos. The division faced significant logistical and financial challenges, starting with minimal resources. Shortly after its formation, the division was renamed División de Policía Antisubversiva (DIPAS) and relocated to Miraflores, continuing to struggle …

    Chorrillos and Miraflores, Peru p. 154

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