Complete database of events related to the internal armed conflict in Peru, extracted from the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR). 5,159 events documented from 1817 to 2003.
On 14 November 1972, the Comité Regional '14 de Junio' was formed as part of the Shining Path's efforts to establish 'generated organisms' among workers in various production sectors. This marked a significant step in expanding the organization's influence beyond Ayacucho, with small groups of militants also present in Lima …
In 1972, during a congress held in Cuzco, the Federation of Educators of Peru (FENEP) was renamed as the Unified Syndicate of Education Workers of Peru (SUTEP). This marked the end of the division based on educational levels and represented a significant unification of the teaching syndicates. The leadership of …
In 1972, the PCP Sendero Luminoso began to gain influence in Peruvian universities, particularly among impoverished and marginalized students. They capitalized on the precarious institutional environment and economic crisis to promote their ideology. By focusing on the needs of students from rural and immigrant backgrounds, they established a strong presence …
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