Paraíso was colonized between 1969 and 1973, first by a group of Piuranos and then by families of Ancashinos affected by the Yungay earthquake. Most of the initial settlers decided to leave, leaving only 20% of the original group. It was not until 1978 that coca cultivation appeared in the …
In 1980, Paraíso experienced an unexpected burst of drug trafficking boom that transformed a purely rural spot into a bustling, affluent town. Coca cultivation had appeared in 1978, but only two years later it became a drug trafficking center. The transformation attracted people not only from all parts of the …
On November 6, 1985, the Movement 19 of April (M-19) launched an attack on the Colombian Palace of Justice. This event resulted in the loss of over a hundred militants. The attack was a significant event in Colombia's history, highlighting the intense conflict between the government and insurgent groups.
In 1986, a group of MRTA militants, along with members of the Ecuadorian organization Alfaro Vive ¡Carajo! and the Colombian M-19, formed the Batallón América. This group participated in guerrilla actions against Colombian government forces. The formation was part of MRTA's strategy to gain experience and strengthen ties with other …
In 1986, after an initial contact with drug traffickers, the PCP-SL obtained authorization to place three or four of its cadres in each of the drug trafficking firms. This agreement was welcomed by most of the drug traffickers. That same year, drug flights began to leave the Tocache municipal airport …
In 1986, after the first contact between the PCP-SL and the drug traffickers, drug flights began to leave the Tocache municipal airport "in force," with as many as four or five flights a day. This increase in aerial drug trafficking activity coincided with the PCP-SL's authorization to place three or …
On August 8, 1986, Colombian police captured a guerrilla group in Santander that included several Peruvians. This capture occurred one day after MRTA held its second clandestine press conference on August 7. The event evidences the international dimension of MRTA's activities and the cooperation between police forces from different South …
Between 1987 and 1988 there was a significant transformation in the weaponry used by the PCP-SL Shining Path groups in their war actions in the Upper Huallaga. This improvement in the military arsenal was the result of agreements established with drug traffickers, who began to bring in weapons of war …
In 1988, members of the PCP-SL (Shining Path) faced internal conflict when they stayed at the house of a Colombian drug trafficker in Nuevo Chilia, which was against their rules. This incident highlighted the challenges of maintaining discipline and credibility within the organization, as fraternization with narcotraffickers was prohibited. The …
In 1988, a remarkable event occurred in the hamlet of Nuevo Chilia that demonstrated the relationship between the PCP-SL and drug traffickers. Instead of staying in the house of a peasant farmer as was their usual practice, a group of PCP-SL fighters stayed in the house of a Colombian drug …
The Third Meeting of Presidents of the Mechanism for Consultation and Political Coordination of the Group of Eight was held in Ica. Presidents José Sarney Ribamar (Brazil), Carlos Andrés Pérez Rodríguez (Venezuela), Julio María Sanguinetti Coirolo (Uruguay), Virgilio Barco Vargas (Colombia) and Carlos Menem (Argentina) attended. No agreement was reached …
In August 1990, the price of coca leaves in Alto Huallaga, Peru, plummeted due to the Colombian government's crackdown on drug trafficking. This led to a significant economic downturn for local farmers who relied on coca cultivation for income. The region was marked by chaos and violence as local drug …
Demetrio Chávez Peñaherrera, alias Vaticano, one of the Peruvian drug trafficking bosses, is captured in Cali, Colombia. He is subsequently referred to the military justice system and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Demetrio Chávez Peñaherrera, also known as 'Vaticano', a prominent leader in the Peruvian drug trafficking network, was captured in Cali, Colombia. His arrest was a significant event in the efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
In 1994, several military officers were accused of facilitating the release of a Colombian drug trafficker known as 'Pirucho' in BCS de Aucayacu. The case involved multiple captains and lieutenants who allegedly aided in the escape, highlighting issues of corruption and complicity within the military ranks.
Demetrio Chávez Peñaherrera, alias Vaticano, one of Peru's drug trafficking bosses, is captured in Cali, Colombia. His capture represents a major blow against Peruvian drug trafficking and will later reveal corruption links with the military.
In April 1995, a significant crisis emerged in the Huallaga Valley due to a surplus of cocaine in international markets, self-supply of coca leaves and PBC by groups in Colombia, and the effects of aerial interdiction. The price of coca dropped significantly, leading to economic distress among coca farmers. This …
Since April 1995, there has been a crisis of proportions in the Huallaga basin for various reasons: the overstocking of cocaine in international markets, the self-supply of coca leaf and PBC by groups in Colombian territory, and the effects of aerial interdiction. The price of a bushel of coca fell …
Drug trafficker Abelardo Cachique Rivera is arrested in Colombia. Later, in August, the military justice system sentenced him to life imprisonment. His case would later involve accusations against ten officers of the Peruvian Army, among them two generals, for allegedly supporting his drug trafficking activities.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reported on the systematic practice of extortionate kidnappings by guerrilla groups within the Colombian armed conflict. These acts were used to finance their activities and were considered a form of hostage-taking. The report highlighted the implications of such practices under international humanitarian …
In 2000, the Peruvian government, led by President Alberto Fujimori and his advisor Vladimiro Montesinos, attempted to bolster its popularity through Operation Siberia. This operation was presented as a successful intelligence mission against national enemies but was soon exposed as a fabrication, particularly by Colombia. The scandal was compounded by …
Interview conducted with a Dominican nun of Colombian nationality in the city of Ayacucho during May 2002. The interview is part of the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) in compiling testimonies on the internal armed conflict in Peru. The testimony of the nun is framed in the …
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