In 1984, the Peruvian Ministry of Defense and the National Police reported a significant disparity in casualties between state forces and presumed subversives in Ayacucho. The ratio was 25 presumed subversives killed for every military or police officer, highlighting the intense counterinsurgency operations in the region. By 1989, this ratio …
In 1988, Peru experienced significant violence and unrest during a period of miner's strikes. The PCP-SL (Shining Path) and national police increased violence around these conflicts, with the PCP-SL targeting and assassinating union leaders who opposed them. Notably, on October 17, Alejandro Patiño, a former union leader, was killed for …
On July 21, 1988, a national strike took place in Peru, involving a majority of workers who blocked the central highway. The situation escalated into a confrontation between the National Police and a small group of mothers who joined the strike. The conflict intensified when a police officer shot and …
On February 9, 1989, a large march organized by the Confederation of Campesinos of Peru (CCP) in Pucallpa was repressed by the National Police's Special Operations Directorate (DOES), resulting in the death of eight campesinos. The march was a response to the failure of state enterprises to pay for agricultural …
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission reported on the forced disappearance of Pedro Eduardo Haro Cruz and Cesar Augusto Mautino Camones, who were detained by the National Police in Huaraz. The report also highlights the disappearance of witnesses Ramón, Catalina, and Fernando Robles Figueroa, who were allegedly kidnapped on June 21, …
On October 4, 1989, a major anti-drug operation was conducted in Paraíso, Peru, involving the national police and the U.S. DEA. The operation resulted in the deaths of 36 drug traffickers and injuries to six police officers. Several drug processing laboratories and clandestine airstrips were destroyed, highlighting Paraíso's role as …
In 1990, the Peruvian government initiated a significant purge of the National Police, retiring 350 officers, including generals, colonels, and commanders, under the pretext of 'renewing ranks.' This action was perceived as politically motivated, aiming to replace officers with those more aligned with the ruling party. This action was perceived …
On January 20, 1990, Olivares led a group of approximately 30 insurgents in an assault on SAIS Sollocota. The attack was repelled by the National Police stationed there, leading to a pursuit that resulted in the death of Olivares and four of his comrades. This event marked the end of …
In the early hours of January 20, 1990, the PCP-SL, led by Juan Carlos Olivares, attacked the SAIS Sollocota with 30 activists. The National Police stationed there managed to repel the assault, and a subsequent pursuit led to the death of Olivares and four other members. This event marked the …
In April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the Self-managed Urban Community of Huaycán, the PCP Sendero Luminoso faced a political defeat. The delegates decided to organize mass self-defense against issues like drug addiction and violence, rather than relying on the PCP-SL for security. In response, the PCP-SL called …
In April 1991, three agents from the National Intelligence Service (SIN) were detained by the National Police near Plaza Italia in Barrios Altos, Lima. This incident led to a Senate motion expressing dissatisfaction with the information provided by the ministers of Interior and Defense. The ministers were called to provide …
Ernesto Rafael Castillo Páez, a sociology student at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, was forcibly disappeared by the National Police on October 21, 1991, in Villa El Salvador, Lima. Despite investigations by the national judiciary and the Inter-American Human Rights System, he remains missing. His disappearance occurred during a …
In 1992, Peru implemented anti-terrorism legislation, specifically through Decree Law No. 25475, which expanded the investigative powers of the National Police in terrorism cases. The law allowed the police to conduct investigations without external restrictions and limited the role of the Public Ministry, reducing it to a mere observer of …
On January 19, 1992, combined forces of the Peruvian Army and National Police entered the community of Apiza in search of members of the PCP-SL. During this incursion, 32 people were brutally tortured and killed by state forces. This event occurred in a region heavily affected by political violence, where …
On April 5, 1992, a coup d'état took place in Peru, led by President Alberto Fujimori. The coup involved a large-scale military operation that included the takeover of public buildings, the detention of congress members, judges, journalists, and union leaders, and the use of military facilities as detention centers. The …
Following the autogolpe by President Alberto Fujimori on April 6, 1992, the Peruvian government enacted Decree Law No. 25421, which transferred control of prison security to the Ministry of the Interior and the National Police. This marked a significant departure from international standards for the treatment of prisoners, as it …
On August 28, 1993, several individuals were detained by the military and later handed over to the police in Satipo, Peru. The military investigation was deemed irregular as it violated existing laws that reserved terrorism investigations for the National Police. The detainees claimed they were coerced into confessing at the …
According to a report by the Defensoría del Pueblo published in 2002, the Peruvian Armed Forces were responsible for 81% of the forced disappearance cases attributed to state agents. The report also highlights that the National Police accounted for 17% of these cases. The CVR received reports indicating that about …