Timeline Events 13

  1. Murder of Professor Julio Sanchez

    Professor Julio Sánchez was assassinated in Shapaja by MRTA elements in 1988. This assassination led to the creation of the first peasant patrol in the department of San Martin. In 1990, the MRTA, under Ricardo's command, entered a village with an armed column and made demands that the people refused …

    Shapaja, San Martín, Perú Informe CVR, página 337 y nota al pie 47
  2. Assassination of Professor Julio Sánchez and the Formation of the First Ronda Campesina

    In 1988, the assassination of Professor Julio Sánchez in Shapaja by elements of the MRTA led to the creation of the first ronda campesina in the department of San Martín. This event marked a significant moment in the local community's response to political violence. The formation of these peasant patrols …

    Shapaja, San Martín, Peru p. 46-339
  3. Taking of Pacaypasa and capture of Demetrio Tafúr Ruiz

    On May 25, 1989, the MRTA raided Pacaypasa as part of its military actions in the department of San Martin. During this operation, the guerrillas captured the president of CORDE-San Martin, Demetrio Tafúr Ruiz. This action was part of a series of incursions carried out by the Northeastern Front of …

    Pacaypasa, San Martín, Perú Informe CVR (página no especificada en el fragmento)
  4. Simultaneous MRTA raids in San Martin

    On December 24, 1989, the MRTA carried out simultaneous raids in several cities in the department of San Martin as part of its Fernando Valladares Military Campaign. This campaign was aimed at criticizing the economic and political conditions imposed by the government of Alberto Fujimori. Actions included the capture of …

    Tarapoto, Saposoa, Moyobamba, Rioja, San Martín, Perú Informe CVR, página 145
  5. Legal establishment of the Shapaja round

    In 1990, with the support of the Prelatural Office of Social Action of Moyobamba (OPASM), the Shapaja peasant patrol was legally established. This institutionalization process was part of a broader pacification strategy promoted by the Catholic Church in the San Martin region. OPASM had been created in 1988 to assist …

    Shapaja, San Martín, Perú Informe CVR, página 338
  6. I Regional Meeting of Rondas Campesinas

    The I Regional Meeting of Peasant Patrols was held in Shapaja in 1991, marking an important milestone in the organization of the peasant patrols in the department of San Martin. During this meeting, by unanimous decision of the participants, the Prelatural Office of Social Action of Moyobamba (OPASM) was elected …

    Shapaja, San Martín, Perú Informe CVR, página 337
  7. II Regional Meeting of Rondas Campesinas

    The II Regional Meeting of Peasant Patrols was held in San Antonio de Cumbaza in 1993, as part of a process of consolidation of the organizations of peasant patrols in the department of San Martin. This meeting was organized by OPASM (Oficina Prelatural de Acción Social de Moyobamba) in conjunction …

    San Antonio de Cumbaza, San Martín, Perú Informe CVR, página 337

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