On October 4, 1985, inmates at the Lurigancho prison in Peru staged a riot to prevent a search by authorities. The Republican Guard intervened to quell the uprising, resulting in the deaths of 30 inmates. The incident was controversial, with the Minister of Justice, Luis González Posada, claiming that the …
On October 10, 1985, a violent crackdown occurred at Lurigancho Prison in Peru, where approximately thirty inmates linked to the PCP-SL were killed during a weapons search by the Republican Guard. The incident highlighted the excessive use of force by the authorities and raised concerns about human rights violations. This …
In June 1986, allegations emerged of extrajudicial executions at Lurigancho prison in Peru, following a rebellion that had been subdued by the military. The government, led by President Alan García, admitted the possibility of excessive force and initiated investigations. The investigations found responsibility among members of the Guardia Republicana, leading …
In 2001, Lurigancho Prison in Lima faced a severe health crisis, with 250 inmates treated for tuberculosis (TB) annually and 150 living with HIV/AIDS. Of the inmates with TBC, 11% were also diagnosed with HIV, and 80% of those with AIDS were near death due to tuberculosis. In less than …
