In 1983, the Universidad del Centro became a battleground for various political factions, including the PCP-SL, MRTA, paramilitaries, and government forces. The university was caught in a violent conflict that resulted in numerous deaths and disappearances of students and faculty. The political repression in Ayacucho, exacerbated by the military's presence, …
The first public appearance of armed PCP-SL militants in the Mantaro valley took place: four militants broke into the university canteen of the Universidad del Centro, and asked for economic collaboration. In the following years, this type of attack became frequent on the university campus.
In 1987, a student affiliated with the Aprista party was assassinated by the militant group Sendero Luminoso in Huancayo. In retaliation, members of the Comando Rodrigo Franco executed several students from the Universidad del Centro, who were suspected of being involved in the assassination. These acts were characterized by arbitrary …
In June 1991, President Alberto Fujimori visited Universidad del Centro in Peru amidst national debates on new legislation for 'pacification.' During his visit, Fujimori, accompanied by several ministers and military officials, addressed the need to restore order in universities and criticized the influence of terrorist groups on university autonomy.