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.
In November 1979, a significant strike was organized by coca producers in the departments of Huánuco, San Martín, and Ucayali, under the leadership of Tito Jaime. The protest, which involved 3,000 coca growers and road blockades, was a response to DL 22095 and aimed to initiate dialogue on coca-related issues. …
On 21 August 1979, the Subprefect of Cangallo reported on the support of local communities for a teacher strike, highlighting the involvement of teachers and community members in political activities. The unrest included forcing the director of NEC 10-35 to leave Vilcashuaman and organizing rallies against the government. The report …
In July 1979, the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) achieved a significant victory in Nicaragua, marking the first successful insurrection in Latin America since the Cuban Revolution in 1959. This triumph revitalized the Latin American guerrilla left, particularly in Central America, and reinforced the legitimacy of using violence as a …
In response to severe labor issues and dismissals, workers at the Cromotex textile factory took control of the facility on December 28, 1978. The situation escalated when, on February 4, 1979, a large police force was ordered to evict the workers, resulting in a violent confrontation. The clash led to …
In 1979, Peru introduced a new constitution that aimed to enhance the autonomy of the judiciary by establishing the National Council of the Magistracy. Despite these reforms, the judiciary continued to face challenges such as executive and legislative interference in the appointment of judges, inadequate resources, and lack of independence. …
The Constitution of 1979 and the Organic Law of the Public Ministry in Peru established that preliminary investigations were to be directed by police forces, with the Public Ministry's role limited to supervision. However, due to the lack of legal mechanisms for the Public Ministry to challenge police decisions, the …
In 1979, during a plebiscite concerning student participation in university governance, an alliance formed by Patria Roja, PCR, and other leftist groups successfully defeated the Antifascist faction and other radical groups. This political shift was significant as it led to the defeat of the Antifascists in the elections for the …
In 1979, a secondary school was created in the district capital of Chungui under the name of Túpac Amaru II. This creation took place in a context where other communities in the area were also establishing secondary schools. A year earlier, in 1978, the mixed state school No. 38692 had …
In 1979, the Peruvian government initiated Operation 'Mar Verde' as an anti-narcotics effort, which later influenced military strategies against subversive forces in the region. By 1984, the military had established over 60 bases in the emergency zone to counteract the activities of the PCP-SL, a subversive group. Despite increased military …
In January 1979, a strike was called, but it was a failure. This event occurred in the context of the popular and union mobilizations that characterized the end of the military regime (1968-1980). The failure of the strike generated a demobilization that was taken advantage of by the government to …
During the drafting of the Peruvian Constitution, leftist groups were critical of the process, viewing it as undemocratic and reactionary. Despite their initial refusal to endorse the new constitutional text, they eventually participated in the democratic process, contributing to the sections on fundamental and social rights. However, their involvement was …
In 1979, the enactment of Law 24150 allowed the establishment of Comandos Político-Militares in zones declared as emergencies. This law transferred democratic authority from elected officials to the military, creating a vertical government structure that undermined human rights and democratic governance. The military's control led to impunity for human rights …
In 1979, Peru faced a political crisis that led to the drafting and implementation of a new constitution. This period was marked by significant political and social changes, as the country sought to address issues of governance and human rights. The new constitution aimed to provide a framework for political …
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