In 1987, a significant student protest took place in Peru, where students marched from Chosica to Lima to oppose the elimination of the 'medio pasaje' (half fare) for students. The protest was met with police repression, and many students suffered injuries. This event marked one of the first major mobilizations …
In September 1987, student elections were held at La Cantuta University amidst a climate of instability and violence. The elections saw the victory of the Izquierda Unida list, an alliance between VER, PUM, and MUR, over other competing lists, including those backed by Patria Roja and the Frente Estudiantil Democrático …
In 1991, a covert operation led by the National Intelligence Service (SIN) resulted in the assassination of students and a professor at La Cantuta University in Peru. The operation was conducted with the approval of the Joint Command and involved military personnel acting outside the official chain of command. This …
On May 22, 1991, La Cantuta University was subjected to a military intervention following a visit by President Fujimori. Military troops stormed the campus at three in the morning, prompting most of the 300 residents to evacuate beforehand. Among those detained were students Armando Amaro Cóndor, Marcelino Rosales, and Felipe …
The La Cantuta Massacre refers to the abduction and murder of nine students and a professor from La Cantuta University in Lima, Peru, in August 1991. This event was part of a series of human rights violations during the internal conflict in Peru, involving state forces and insurgent groups. The …
The La Cantuta massacre involved the execution and disappearance of nine students and a professor from La Cantuta University in Lima. This event occurred in the context of Peru's internal conflict and was a significant example of human rights violations involving paramilitary and subversive groups. The incident highlighted the involvement …
In July 1992, a massacre occurred at La Cantuta University, where several students were killed. This event was part of a series of violent actions carried out by the Colina paramilitary group during a period of internal conflict in Peru. The incident is a significant example of human rights violations …
In July 1992, shortly after the Tarata bombing, a professor and nine students from La Cantuta University were kidnapped and disappeared. This event occurred during a period of intense violence and unrest in Peru, leading to widespread calls for sensible military measures that would not punish innocents. The incident became …
On July 18, 1992, a group of university students from La Cantuta were assassinated. These students were accused of being terrorists by intelligence agents and military troops stationed at the university. This event occurred amidst a broader military intervention in universities perceived as centers of subversive activity.
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