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 June 18, 1978, elections were held in Peru as part of the political transition from military to civilian rule. The elections marked the beginning of a political schedule for the transfer of power from the Armed Forces to civilian authorities. Left-wing groups received 30% of the valid votes, while …
In May 1978, Peru held elections for a Constituent Assembly, marking a significant moment for the country's left-wing organizations. Despite calls for a boycott by some radical groups, the elections resulted in the left obtaining nearly a third of the seats. However, internal critiques highlighted a lack of preparedness and …
On March 2, 1978, during the government of Francisco Morales Bermúdez, the Law of Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (DL Nº 22095) was promulgated in Peru. This law aimed to combat the illegal coca trade by establishing objectives for the repression of illicit drug trafficking and outlining the responsibilities of …
On 23 January 1978, the Supreme Decree No. 002-78-CCFA was enacted, allowing the Chief of the Sub-Zone Centro-Norte del Litoral to assume control of Chimbote. This decree was part of a broader state of emergency declared across Peru, where military commanders took over political control in designated security zones. The …
During the government of General Morales Bermúdez, Peru experienced significant political activity from leftist groups, despite their fragmentation. The elections of 1978 saw the formation of alliances like the Unidad Democrático Popular (UDP) as leftist groups sought to unify and participate in the electoral process. Despite a boycott from Maoist …
In 1978, various leftist groups in Peru decided to participate in the elections for the Constituent Assembly, leading to new alliances and splits within the left. The Unidad Democrático Popular (UDP) was formed by several organizations, including VR, MIR, and PCR, to contest the elections. Another coalition, the Frente Obrero …
In 1978, the government of Francisco Morales Bermúdez enacted Decree Law 22095 to combat narcotics trafficking and control coca cultivation. This led to the implementation of Operativos Verde Mar I and Verde Mar II, which aimed to eradicate coca crops and suppress drug trafficking through the destruction of coca leaf …
In 1978, during the transition and restoration of democratic order in Peru, the district of San Juan de Lurigancho saw a significant electoral victory for the left-wing coalition Izquierda Unida, which secured 46.6% of the district's vote for the Constituent Assembly. Despite this initial success, the left's influence waned due …
In 1978, Peru introduced preferential voting, allowing voters to select individual candidates from party lists. This change shifted political dynamics, emphasizing the role of individual leaders and transforming social-political capital into electoral capital. The move marked a significant shift in the political landscape, influencing electoral strategies in subsequent decades.
In 1978, the community of Chungui in Peru established the secondary school Túpac Amaru II, which was staffed by professors from UNSCH and included some university students affiliated with the PCP-SL. Similarly, a communal secondary school was created in Oronqoy by a local youth who had studied in Andahuaylas. These …
During the Constituent Assembly of 1978 in Peru, industrial entrepreneurs advocated for a return to a parliamentary democracy, hoping it would protect their interests and prioritize private enterprise in economic policy. Although the assembly did not fulfill all their demands, it highlighted the potential benefits of a democratic system. However, …
In 1978, the political group Patria Roja experienced its first split with the emergence of the Puka llaqta faction. This division highlighted the internal tensions within leftist groups in Peru, particularly as they faced the growing influence and radical actions of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. The split was a result of …
In 1978, during the XVI Congress of the FEP in Cuzco, the PCP-SL, allied with Pukallaqta and the FER-Antifascista, attempted to dominate the Congress. They faced opposition from Patria Roja and were ultimately defeated, leading to their withdrawal. This event marked a significant moment in the political struggles within Peruvian …
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