In 1940, Alto Huallaga was home to 11,623 inhabitants, representing a relatively small population compared to later decades. This figure contrasts significantly with the subsequent population growth: in 1981 it reached 134,600 inhabitants and in 1988 it had a population of 200,000 people. Population growth was related to the colonization …
The Alto Huallaga area was occupied with greater intensity since the beginning of the 1950s by settlers and migrants coming mainly from the highlands of Huánuco, Huancayo, Junín and Cerro de Pasco. These settlers were encouraged, most of the time, by the State through colonization projects (such as Tingo María-Tocache-Campanilla), …
Until 1975, coca leaf production in Alto Huallaga was mainly destined to supply the traditional demand. Its main consumers were the peasants of Huánuco, Cerro de Pasco, Junín and Andean migrants in Lima and other departments of the northern coast. The business was profitable and many coastal and highland traders …
In November 1979, a significant strike was organized by coca producers in the departments of Huánuco, San Martín, and Ucayali, under the leadership of Tito Jaime. The protest, which involved 3,000 coca growers and road blockades, was a response to DL 22095 and aimed to initiate dialogue on coca-related issues. …
In 1980, the region of Huánuco and Pasco in Peru experienced significant violence linked to the actions of the Shining Path (PCP-SL). The group established an operational corridor in these areas, conducting subversive acts such as burning electoral urns in Chuschi and detonating dynamite in the Provincial Council of Pasco. …
During the period 1980-2000, the department of Huánuco registered 905 Quechua-speaking and 1,123 Spanish-speaking deaths and disappearances. Among the Quechua-speaking victims, the Shining Path PCP was responsible for 559 victims, State agents for 257, and 89 cases were attributed to undetermined perpetrators or others. Among the Spanish-speaking victims, Shining Path …
On August 17, 1980, a significant attack was carried out against the Civil Guard (GC) post in Huanzalá, located in the Dos de Mayo province of Huánuco, Peru. This event marked one of the early instances of violence in the region during the period of subversive activities led by the …
One witness narrates that in the meetings that PCP-SL convened in her community, some of them raped, including one who raped a little girl. The case is evidence of sexual violence against minors in the context of forced meetings organized by PCP-SL.
Francisco Marengo Vicente was assassinated on August 29, 1983 in the Lauricocha hacienda, located in the district of Jesús, province of Lauricocha, department of Huánuco. This assassination occurred in the context of the PCP-SL's campaign against the so-called "gamonales" or landowners, as part of its "anti-feudal and anti-landlord" discourse. The …
In 1984, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) demonstrated its growing support and organizational capabilities by attacking the city of Aucayacu twice. The first attack occurred on January 31, and the second on July 4, during which the PCP-SL took control of the city for several hours, …
On April 17, 1984, Tito Jaime, who was a coca growers' leader and provincial mayor of Leoncio Prado in the department of Huanuco, was assassinated. The event occurred in a context of intense political violence in the country, during the first government of Fernando Belaunde Terry. This assassination took place …
In the district of Huariaca, the first Shining Path incursions date back to 1985. Huariaca was an obligatory transit point for PCP-SL militants to enter neighboring districts in the province of Ambo (Huánuco). These first incursions marked the beginning of the Shining Path's presence in the area, which would later …
The affiant's daughter-in-law was forced to move with her husband by a group of hikers. The woman said she did not want to leave and threatened to denounce them. Then they grabbed her and raped her. Then they cut off her breasts, shot her and she fell dead. The victim's …
Juana Eulalia Miraval Solórzano was a leader of a welfare organization in Huanuco who was murdered in 1987. According to CVR records, the alleged perpetrators of her death were the PCP-SL (Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path). Her case is part of the offensive of the PCP-SL against the …
Luis Llanos de la Mata, mayor of the district of San Rafael in the province of Ambo, department of Huanuco, was assassinated in February 1987. The event occurred in a context of intensifying political violence in Peru, where local authorities were frequent targets of subversive groups. This assassination is part …
On July 13, 1987, a state of emergency was declared in the regions of Huanuco and San Martin in Peru. This declaration was part of the government's response to increasing violence and insurgency activities by groups such as the PCP-SL (Shining Path) and MRTA. The situation escalated to the point …
In 1988, the PCP-SL succeeded in imposing its control in the areas known as bolsón Cuchara and bolsón Primavera, liberating these zones and establishing its 'New State'. With the imposition of the PCP-SL in the zone, they established their social order through a catalog of laws that regulated the daily …
Between 1988 and 1990, the Ejército del Trabajo (ET) of the Western Front (FO) of the MRTA managed to establish zones of passage and obligatory stays in several strategic locations. In Nueva Requena and Shambo, a native Shipibo-Conibo community, they established a corridor that allowed them direct access between the …
Cerila Marcelo Travezaña was a leader of a welfare organization in Huanuco who was murdered in 1988. According to CVR records, the alleged perpetrators of her death were the PCP-SL (Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path). Her case is part of the systematic offensive by the PCP-SL against women …
Johan was a PCP-SL leader operating in the Cerro de Pasco area. He had returned from Huanuco with 'Piter' to carry out violent acts in the region. Between 1983 and 1985, Johan led professors from the Daniel Alcides Carrión University in Shining Path activities, including recruitment of mining leaders and …
Indefinite strike called and led by the Huanuco Defense Front during June 1988. The strike was motivated by disagreements over the regionalization project that the government was implementing at that time. The protest was violently repressed by the forces of law and order. A UNMSM university student was killed by …
On July 16, 1988, a group of subversives from the PCP-SL systematically assassinated local authorities in Angasmarca, Huánuco. The attack was part of a broader strategy to impose terror and control by eliminating those who opposed their orders. The victims, including Mauro Capcha Espinoza and Hilarión Capcha Callupe, were brutally …
A contingent of guerrillas took the town of Puerto Inca, causing an impact among the inhabitants because it was the first time an action of this type had occurred in the department and also because it was the announcement of the political-military presence of the MRTA in the region. This …
A contingent of approximately 150 men of the PCP-SL entered the district of Pallanchacra on December 10, 1988. Pallanchacra borders the Ambo district to the north (department of Huanuco) and was an obligatory transit point for PCP-SL militants to enter neighboring districts in the province of Ambo. During this incursion, …
On December 13, 1988, a contingent of approximately 150 men of the PCP-SL entered the district of Pallanchacra, which borders the Ambo district to the north (department of Huánuco). During this incursion, PCP-SL militants assassinated the district mayor. Pallanchacra was an obligatory transit point for PCP-SL militants to enter neighboring …
Victoria Rosario Domínguez Pozo was a leader of political organizations in Huanuco who was murdered in 1989. According to CVR records, the alleged perpetrators of her death were the PCP-SL (Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path). Her case is part of the systematic offensive of the PCP-SL against social …
During the political violence in Huánuco, Peru, religious figures faced significant threats and violence. In 1989, in the district of Huarín, members of the Sendero Luminoso (SL) killed a seminarian and two catechists while targeting Father Víctor Fabián for his anti-Marxist sermons. The violence in the region resulted in the …
In the months of May and June 1989, the PCP-SL called regional "armed strikes" which paralyzed all activities and prevented the normal supply of products to the capital. The strike with the greatest impact was carried out on May 10, 11 and 12 in the departments of Junin, Pasco and …
The PCP-SL called regional armed strikes in May and June 1989 which paralyzed all activities and prevented the normal supply of products to the capital. The strike with the greatest impact was carried out on May 10, 11 and 12 in the departments of Junín, Pasco and Huánuco. On May …
On May 11, 1989, the Army and the National Police intervened twice at the National University of Central Peru (UNCP) in search of terrorist elements. The intervention took place due to the distribution of flyers announcing an armed strike on the 10th, 11th and 12th in the department of Junin. …
Manuel Espinoza Monroe, aprista provincial mayor of Leoncio Prado in the department of Huanuco, was assassinated on June 15, 1989. This crime took place in a context of intensifying political violence in Peru, where local authorities, especially mayors, were frequent targets of subversive groups. The assassination was part of a …
On July 29, 1989, a PCP-SL column accompanied by a 'mass' of approximately 200 inhabitants from neighboring towns entered Huariaca. During this incursion, the Shining Path militants killed the community president and the municipal agent. This attack was part of the PCP-SL's strategy to destroy the existing system of authorities …
The affiants tell of the detention and murder of their husband and son in Palo Acero, Monzón, Huamalies, Huánuco. The detention occurred on August 11, 1989 and the executions took place on September 18, 1989. This case represents a period of more than a month between the detention of the …
The declarants tell of the detention and murder of their husband and son. The detention occurred on August 11, 1989 and the executions took place on September 18, 1989 in Palo Acero, Monzón, Huamalies, Huánuco. The testimony was provided by relatives of the victims who recounted these acts of violence.
Esaú Cajas Julca, a potato vendor and vehicle trader, disappeared on November 20, 1989, in Huánuco, Peru. On that day, he left his home early to conduct business at the local market. After a series of transactions and attempts to secure a loan, he was last seen leaving to address …
In January 1990, the Peruvian military established several counterinsurgency fronts to combat subversive activities across the country. These fronts included the Mantaro Front in Junín and Pasco, the Huallaga Front in San Martín and Huánuco, and the Ucayali Front in Ucayali and parts of Huánuco. Each front was equipped with …
In early 1990, Juan Ayala Almeida was detained by the Peruvian Army in Tingo María, Huánuco, after being accused of being a PCP-SL militant. He was tortured, deprived of food for four days, and ultimately thrown from a helicopter into the jungle. This event is part of a broader pattern …
In March 1990, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) carried out a series of targeted assassinations against political figures in Peru. These included the killing of Julián Huamaní Yauri in Ayacucho, Mariano Meza and Dr. José La Torre in Huánuco, and José Dhaga del Castillo in Junín. …
In November 1989 municipal elections were held, and in April and June 1990 presidential elections were held in the central region. The Armed and Police Forces guaranteed that these elections were held in almost all the voting centers in the region, despite the context of political violence in the area. …
On April 8, 1990, military personnel detained a person in Aucayacu, department of Huánuco, who subsequently disappeared. The wife of the disappeared person recounts the anguish and trauma experienced after the arrest of her relative. Her testimony reflects the state of shock and uncertainty she experienced: "So what was I …
On April 9, 1990, a significant agreement was signed that established the PCP-SL as the primary controller and negotiator in the cocaine trade. This agreement included seven key points, such as price, weight, and the role of intermediaries, effectively legalizing the PCP-SL's control over the market. The agreement also outlined …
On April 9, 1990, a "more organic and integral" compromise was signed between the PCP-SL and the drug trafficking firms in Uchiza. This agreement established seven fundamental points: (1) price, (2) weight, (3) direct negotiation, (4) intermediaries, (5) agreements and norms, (6) delegations, and (7) sanctions. Point 4 of the …
In the general elections of April 9, 1990, Alberto Fujimori obtained 29% of the votes, coming second after Fredemo (33%). Absenteeism was the highest in the ten years of democracy. In the departments of Ayacucho and Huancavelica it exceeded 40%; while in Huánuco and Junín it was around 50%. In …
In June 1990, second round presidential elections were held in the central region of Peru. The Armed and Police Forces guaranteed that these elections were held in almost all the voting centers in the region, despite the context of political violence generated by the PCP-SL and the MRTA. These elections …
The Sario Primavera massacre occurred in 1991 in the department of Huánuco. This event is recorded in the TRC Report in a table documenting massacres where sexual violence occurred during the internal armed conflict. However, the report does not provide specific details on the number of victims, the perpetrators identified, …
Fifteen hikers broke in and detained the villagers. The declarant's sister-in-law refused to go with them because she was pregnant. One of the subversives told her 'Let's see, take out your chest'. She did so and the subversive pressed her breasts. When they verified that she was pregnant, they let …
In 1991, the Army established new military bases in different villages and towns in Huánuco. Some were located along the Marginal Highway, mainly on the right bank of the Huallaga River. The bases were located in Aucayacu, Pucayacu, 7 de Octubre and Pueblo Nuevo, all in the José Crespo y …
In June 1991, there was an armed confrontation between Peruvian Army troops and members of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in Aucayacu, Leoncio Prado province, Huanuco department. The confrontation resulted in the death of sixty-five members of the PCP-SL who were killed by the military forces. This event occurred during the so-called …
In 1992, the army raided the community of Apiza, located in the department of Huánuco. During this military operation, there were serious human rights violations against the civilian population. A witness provided testimony about the events that occurred during this military incursion. The event took place in the context of …
A witness reported to the CVR that around 1992 in the city of Aucayacu, department of Huánuco, there were massacres, abuses and rapes by the army. These events were part of the pattern of sexual violence and abuses against the civilian population that characterized the actions of the armed forces …
In 1993, there were 53 reports of detentions in the department of Huánuco, as a result of which 178 people are missing. The military authorities were identified as the main perpetrators of these detentions-disappearances. According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, this figure was lower in urban areas but not in …
Rosa Mercedes del Aguila Garcia was president of the Central Committee of Mothers of the Amarilis District in Tingo Maria, Huanuco. She was allegedly murdered by members of the PCP-SL in 1993. According to her son Jose Soto del Aguila, her death led to the deactivation of the Central Committee …
Rosa del Aguila Garcia, president of the Mothers' Central Committee of the Amarilis District in Tingo Maria, was allegedly murdered by members of the PCP-SL in 1993. According to her son Jose Soto del Aguila, her death led to the deactivation of the Central Committee of the Mothers' Club, as …
In 1993, Rosa del Aguila García, president of the Central Mothers' Committee of the Amarilis district in Tingo María, was assassinated, presumably by Shining Path members, according to her son José Soto del Aguila. Her death led to the deactivation of the Central Mothers' Club, as well as other organizations …
In the years leading up to 1993, migration policies encouraged movement from the highlands and coast to the high jungle regions of Peru. This resulted in significant agricultural expansion, particularly in the department of Huánuco, where larger agricultural units became more prevalent in the jungle compared to the highlands. The …
In 1993, multiple states of emergency were declared across various departments in Peru, including Huánuco, San Martín, Lima, and others. These declarations were made under the 1993 Constitution, specifically restricting certain rights as outlined in article 2. The states of emergency were declared multiple times in response to ongoing security …
A young woman left Previsto for Huanuco and was intercepted by PCP-SL subversives who were guarding the area. When she was detained, she explained that she was coming to visit her mother. The subversives replied that she did not participate in the meetings and accused her of snitching. After three …
Mrs. Amalia Tolentino was intercepted by a military patrol of 70 soldiers on April 8, 1993 when she was traveling with other people from Puerto de Moyuna to Huánuco. She was the victim of rape by the soldiers during this transfer. Mrs. Tolentino reported the incident to the Special Prosecutor's …
Military bombard the communities of Moyuna, Cayumba and El Salvador, José Crespo y Castillo district, in Leoncio Prado, Huánuco. They describe the actions as part of a confrontation called Operation Aries. According to testimonies from locals, some military patrols committed killings of unarmed civilians.
In 1994, the Peruvian government extended the State of Emergency in the regions of Huánuco and San Martín due to increased subversive activities by the PCP-SL (Shining Path). This period saw significant violence, including the assassination of community leaders and military personnel, as well as pressure on local coca growers. …
Carmen Pariona was raped by military personnel at a military base in the Huanuco area. The case was reported to the Special Prosecutor's Office for Human Rights in Huánuco. When Mrs. Amalia Tolentino was intercepted by a military patrol on April 8, 1993 while she was traveling from Puerto de …
Beginning in 1994, the department of Huánuco, and especially the province of Leoncio Prado in the Huallaga valley, became one of the main scenarios of the internal armed conflict during its final period. This province accounted for more than a quarter of the fatalities during the final period of violence. …
On March 29, 1994 in Cayumba Chico, army troops arbitrarily executed the father, mother and six-year-old sister of a female witness. The massacre included sexual violence against the women prior to the executions. According to the documented pattern, the military raped the women prior to executing them. This event is …
In April 1994, the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos received reports of severe human rights violations in Moyuna, Huánuco. These reports included allegations of torture and extrajudicial executions by the Army against local residents. Additionally, there were claims of indiscriminate bombings in areas along the left bank of the Huallaga …
During the early 1990s, particularly between 1990 and 1992, the region of Huánuco, Peru, experienced significant violence, including detentions, disappearances, and killings. The Operativo Aries was one of the most notorious operations, leading to numerous human rights violations. In response, local religious communities and human rights organizations, such as the …
In April 1994, Carlos Blanco Oropeza, president of the Human Rights Commission of the CCD, investigated human rights violations committed by the Peruvian Army in Cayumba Chico, Huánuco. Reports indicated that the army was responsible for the deaths and mistreatment of civilians, including torture and sexual violence. Despite initial denials, …
The first phase of Operation Aries was executed between April and May 1994 on the left bank of the Huallaga River, specifically in the areas known as Bolsón Cuchara and Bolsón Primavera. The operation began on April 5, 1994 with the objective of dismantling the Shining Path contingents that were …
Approximately 40 army troops entered the Shapingo area in April 1994, resulting in a massacre. During the military incursion, sexual violence against local women was reported. One woman who survived the massacre reported that a woman was raped and then released. This event is part of a pattern of behavior …
Carlos Blanco Oropeza, president of the Human Rights Commission of the Democratic Constituent Congress (CCD), was in Huánuco since April 11, 1994. His early presence in the area was to investigate the events of human rights violations committed by the Peruvian Army in Cayumba Chico. Subsequently, as part of the …
On April 20, 1994, the Political Military Command of the Huallaga Front issued an official communiqué (N° 019/RRPP/F-H) in response to the denunciations of the National Human Rights Coordinating Committee (CNDDHH) regarding human rights violations during Operation Aries. The communiqué denied the alleged bombing of the civilian population and clarified …
On April 20, 1994, Colonel Jano, Chief of the Operational Staff of the Huallaga Front, made a public statement on the development of Operation Aries. He mentioned that the success of the operation was measured by the effectiveness of controlling all the existing exits on the left bank of the …
Carlos Blanco Oropeza, president of the Human Rights Commission of the Democratic Constituent Congress (CCD) and a pro-Fujimori congressman, made public statements after investigating allegations of human rights violations during Operation Aries. Blanco Oropeza had been in Huanuco since April 11 investigating events in Cayumba Chico, and subsequently led the …
Isabel Lozano Ríos was a leader of parents' organizations or associations in Huanuco who was assassinated in 1995. According to the CVR's records, the Army was presumed responsible for her death. Her case is part of a series of murders and disappearances of women leaders during the internal armed conflict …
Guadalupe Angulo Vela was a leader of parents' organizations or associations in Huanuco who was murdered in 1995. According to CVR records, the Army was allegedly responsible for her death. Her case is part of a series of murders of women leaders during the internal armed conflict in Peru. She …
Dora Huamán Meza was a leader of a welfare organization in Huanuco who was murdered in 1996. According to CVR records, the alleged perpetrators of her death were the PCP-SL (Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path). Her case is part of the systematic offensive by the PCP-SL against the …
Nancy Segura Haro was a leader of a welfare organization in Huanuco who was assassinated in 1997. Her death was part of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso offensive against women leaders of popular and grassroots organizations throughout the country. She was one of many women leaders working in aid organizations who were …
On Saturday, February 22, 1997, at 10:00 p.m., a patrol of the Peruvian Army arrived at Julián's house. They pushed his door until they broke it, violently entered the house, then beat Julián and kicked and punched him out of the house. When Julián fled, the soldiers shot him, hitting …
Olivia Fabian Jara was a leader of a political organization in Huanuco who died in 1998. Her case appears in the CVR database as one of the women leaders killed and/or disappeared during the internal armed conflict. Unlike many other documented cases, the person responsible for her death could not …
On 14 July 1999, Feliciano, a subversive figure, was captured in Cochas, near Huánuco, Peru. The capture was initially misrepresented by the government, which claimed it was executed by the Peruvian Army while Feliciano was disguised as a campesino. However, it was later revealed that he was captured on an …
In 2002, testimonies were collected by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) from individuals in Ayacucho and Huánuco, Peru, detailing human rights violations. Witnesses recounted events such as the death of family members in confrontations and the disappearance of loved ones. The official denial of these events and the lack …
A declarant testified before the CVR about the disappearance of a brother and the death of two other brothers in El Arabe, José Crespo y Castillo, Huánuco. The events occurred in the context of the political violence that affected the region. The testimony reflects the profound pain and incomprehension at …
A declarant testified before the CVR about the disappearance of one of her brothers and the murder of two other brothers. The violent events occurred in the locality of El Arabe, in the province of J. Crespo y Castillo, department of Huánuco. The testimony was collected in 2002 as part …
The declarant, who was a former authority, narrates his experience of detention and torture in Tingo María, Huánuco. The testimony is part of the documentation of cases of mistreatment and torture suffered by authorities and leaders who were treated as suspects during the internal armed conflict. This case illustrates how …
In 2002, a series of workshops were held in various regions of Peru, including Huamanga, Huanta, Huánuco, and Satipo, focusing on reconciliation and strengthening the rule of law. These workshops highlighted the need for state accountability, economic reparations, and legal sanctions for past injustices. The discussions emphasized the importance of …
The text discusses the psychological and economic impact on families affected by the violence perpetrated by Sendero Luminoso in Peru. Testimonies from various regions, including Lima, Junín, Huánuco, and Ayacucho, highlight the ongoing sense of injustice and impunity felt by victims' families. The lack of a fair judicial system exacerbates …
The declarant, who was a local authority, recounts his experience of detention and torture in Tingo María, Huánuco. The testimony is part of the documented cases of mistreatment of community leaders and authorities who were treated as suspects during the internal armed conflict. The detention and torture of local authorities …
In 2002, violence persisted in approximately eighteen districts, affecting the regions of Junín, Huánuco, and San Martín in Peru. The ongoing incursions and resulting deaths have created a climate of insecurity, with the local population divided on the presence of military forces. The situation highlights the need for a revised …
In 2002, various workshops were held in Peru, including in Huanta, Huamanga, and Huánuco, focusing on reconciliation after the internal armed conflict. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) emphasized the importance of rebuilding citizenship and a social pact to ensure that the rights of citizens are respected and that violence …
In 2002, testimonies were collected from individuals in Huánuco, Peru, detailing the psychological impact of violence experienced during conflicts. Witnesses recounted intense feelings of hatred and aggression resulting from traumatic events, including the murder of family members. These experiences have left lasting emotional scars, affecting their daily interactions and mental …
Interview with a villager who worked as a health worker at the Venenillo Medical Post. This interview is part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work of compiling testimonies on the effects of the internal armed conflict in the communities of Leoncio Prado province. The testimony documents the experiences and …
Interview conducted with an authority of the Primavera hamlet in the province of Leoncio Prado, Huánuco, in May 2002. The authority interviewed provided testimony about the impact of the internal armed conflict on her community. The testimony is part of the documentation compiled by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to …
The TRC held a university workshop in Huánuco to discuss reconciliation issues. Issues related to physical and mental health reparations were addressed, and the role of the State in providing security, stability, equity and rational distribution of resources for citizens was discussed. Participants reflected on the ultimate purpose of the …
Group interview conducted with women from Caserío 7 de Octubre in the province of Leoncio Prado, Huánuco, as part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work to collect testimonies. This interview is part of the research on the impact of the internal armed conflict on rural communities in the region. …
Group interview conducted with teachers from the village of Venenillo in the province of Leoncio Prado, department of Huánuco, as part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work to collect testimonies. The teachers provided information on the impact of the internal armed conflict on the educational community and the local …
Interview with a former authority of the Venenillo hamlet in the province of Leoncio Prado, department of Huánuco. This interview is part of the documentation compiled by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on the effects of the internal armed conflict on rural communities. The testimony collected addresses issues related to …
Interview conducted with a former authority of the Venenillo hamlet in the province of Leoncio Prado, Huánuco, as part of the collection of testimonies of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The interview addresses the impact of the internal armed conflict on local authority structures and the destructuring of the community. …
Mother and son tell of the murder of family members in Chavinillo, Yarowilca, Huanuco. The testimony was collected in Huancayo in August 2002. The facts are part of the violent events that occurred in the Huanuco region during the internal armed conflict. The testimony reflects the emotional and psychological impact …
Testimony of a mother and son who narrate the murder of family members in Chavinillo, province of Yarowilca, department of Huánuco. The testimony was collected in Huancayo in August 2002. The witnesses recount the violent events that resulted in the death of their relatives during the internal armed conflict. This …
A mother and her son gave testimony to the CVR in August 2002 narrating the murder of their relatives in Chavinillo, province of Yarowilca, department of Huánuco. The testimony was recorded as part of the documentation of cases of violence during the internal armed conflict. This case is part of …
A woman testified before the CVR about the murder of her husband in Tingo Maria, Leoncio Prado province, department of Huanuco. The testimony was collected in September 2002. This case is part of the numerous testimonies of widows who reported the loss of their spouses during the internal armed conflict. …
During September 2002, the TRC collected multiple testimonies in the department of Huanuco on various acts of violence that occurred during the internal armed conflict. The testimonies include cases of forced disappearances, murders and sexual violence perpetrated mainly by State agents. Among the documented cases is the testimony of the …
The testimony from October 2002 highlights the severe sexual violence perpetrated against women by soldiers in Huánuco, Peru. Victims were subjected to extreme humiliation and abuse, leading to long-lasting trauma and a deep sense of injustice. Many survivors struggled with feelings of shame and societal stigma, often remaining silent about …
Testimony documenting experiences of humiliation and devaluation during the internal armed conflict. The testimony is part of a section of the TRC report that analyzes attacks on individuals, their families, communities, institutions, values and forms of organization, which in addition to arousing fear and pain, generated feelings of profound humiliation. …
Testimony collected in Lima during October 2002, where a woman narrates the murder of her husband in Cachicoto, Monzón, Huamalies, Huánuco. This testimony is part of the documentation of cases of violence perpetrated during the internal armed conflict. The affiant provides information on the violent events that affected her family …
Testimony given by a resident who witnessed armed confrontations in Uchiza, province of Tocache, department of San Martin. The testimony was collected in October 2002 in Huánuco. The witness recounts the psychological consequences of having witnessed violence from an early age, showing aggression and changes in her behavior. The testimony …
During the internal armed conflict in Monzón, Huamalies, Huánuco, cases of detention and sexual violence against women were recorded. Most of the sexual abuses were imputed to members of the Armed Forces, especially on those they detained, as part of the torture inflicted. The victims showed their enormous pain and …
A resident of the community of Puerto Inca gave testimony about her experiences during the internal armed conflict. The testimony is part of the statements collected by the TRC about situations in which community members were forced to bury corpses immediately after the killings were carried out. This testimony documents …
In October 2002, testimonies from Huánuco and Ayacucho reveal the devastating impact of violence on families. Widows and other family members recount the loss of loved ones, including executions and assassinations by the Peruvian army. The violence resulted in significant emotional and material hardships, leaving families without essential support and …
A female affiant testified before the TRC in November 2002 narrating the disappearance of two members of her family in Venenillo, Tingo Maria, Huanuco. The testimony describes the psychological impact of these disappearances, manifesting itself in memory and concentration problems. The witness relates how she was mentally invaded by these …
A woman narrates the disappearance of her first and second husband in La Morada, district of Marañon, department of Huanuco. The testimony was collected in November 2002 by the CVR. This case illustrates the situation of multiple losses suffered by some people during the internal armed conflict, losing more than …
Testimony collected by the CVR in November 2002 in Huánuco. The declarant narrates an experience of attempted escape and capture, where he begged for his life saying "I don't have anything, don't kill me". The testimony reflects the terror and desperation experienced during the internal armed conflict, when people tried …
In November 2002, testimonies were recorded about the disappearance of individuals in Ayacucho and Huánuco, Peru. Families of the disappeared expressed a deep need to know the fate of their loved ones to regain peace of mind. The testimonies highlight the ongoing hope and struggle of families to find answers …
In November 2002, a declarant testified before the CVR about the murder of eight of his relatives in Tocache, San Martin. The testimony was recorded in Huanuco and forms part of the documented cases of violence in the San Martin region during the internal armed conflict. This case illustrates the …
A woman testified before the TRC about the disappearance of her first and second husband in La Morada, Marañon, Huanuco. The testimony is part of the documentation of cases of forced disappearance that occurred during the internal armed conflict in the Huanuco region. The witness recounted the circumstances in which …
The declarant, who was an authority in the area, recounts his detention and experience of torture in Tingo María, Huánuco. The testimony is part of the documented cases of mistreatment and torture suffered by local authorities during the internal armed conflict. She also recounts the murder of her husband in …
The testimony documents the murder of the declarant's husband in Cachicoto, a town located in the district of Monzón, province of Huamalies, department of Huánuco. The case was recorded in December 2002 during interviews conducted by the CVR in Lima. This event is part of the context of violence that …
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