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 December 10, 1981, an attack was carried out against the police post of Totos in the province of Cangallo. This attack was part of a series of sustained PCP-SL offensives against the police during 1981, with the objective of pushing back the forces of law and order and generating …
In December 1981, in the town of Sacsamarca, Professor Alejandro Avilés García was murdered by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. He was accused of being a 'snitch', that is, of collaborating with the authorities or providing information on subversive activities. This assassination occurred in the context of sustained PCP-SL attacks against the …
Antonio Ayerbe Flores, a university student, was murdered on October 23, 1981 in the department of Cuzco. This event occurred during the early years of political violence in the region, in the context of the initial actions of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the department. The assassination took place in a …
On October 12, 1981, the Peruvian government decreed a state of emergency in five of the seven provinces of the department of Ayacucho: Huamanga, Huanta, La Mar, Cangallo and Victor Fajardo. This measure was established in response to the increase in PCP-Sendero Luminoso actions, particularly after the attack on the …
On October 11, 1981, members of the Sendero Luminoso, a Peruvian guerrilla group, attacked the police station in Tambo, Ayacucho. The attack resulted in the death of three police officers and the theft of several firearms. This event was part of a broader strategy by Sendero Luminoso to provoke the …
On September 16, 1981, the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) attacked the grocery store La Pequeñita in Huamanga, Ayacucho. During the attack, the store's owner was killed. This incident was part of a broader campaign of violence by the PCP-SL during the internal conflict in Peru.
In September 1981, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso launched a bomb against the headquarters of the Prelature of Juli. This attack occurred one month after the attack on the Palermo Rural Institute of the Maryknoll Fathers, near Juli, in August 1981. Both assaults provoked a strong wave of indignation among the local …
In September 1981, the director general of the Police of Investigations of Peru, Eduardo Ipinze Rebata, accused leftist parliamentarians of obstructing investigations into alleged subversives. This incident highlighted the existing distrust and political polarization in the Peruvian Parliament, hindering a unified response to the growing subversive threat. The political climate …
The PCP-SL attacked a Civil Guard patrol boat in the locality of Ayaviri, province of Melgar, department of Puno. This attack is part of the first armed actions of the PCP-SL in the department of Puno during 1981. The event is inscribed in the context of the initial phase of …
On August 25, 1981, detonations were heard in Huancapi, Fajardo province. This event is part of a series of sustained PCP-SL attacks against the police during 1981, which generated a 'power vacuum' in the countryside. Attacks on police posts in the area included Vischongo in January, Mollebamba in January, and …
On May 26, 1981, Edmundo Cox Beuzeville was arrested along with other people in the town of Sicuani, province of Canchis, department of Cuzco. They were accused of being militants of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. This arrest took place in the context of the early years of the internal armed conflict, …
On May 18, 1981, the PCP-SL carried out an attack with dynamite against the premises of the Agrarian Bank in Cajabamba. This was the first violent action of the PCP-SL registered in the province of Cajabamba. The attack consisted of the explosion of a dynamite firecracker in the bank's facilities. …
On May 18, 1981, subversive elements attacked the police post in Atacocha, located in Cerro de Pasco, using dynamite charges. This event was part of a series of violent actions attributed to insurgent groups in the region during this period.
In May 1981, the revolutionary group Sendero Luminoso, led by Abimael Guzmán, initiated a violent campaign to overthrow the Peruvian government. This campaign involved brutal attacks on police posts and state authorities, as well as efforts to establish new power structures in rural areas. Despite early warnings and intelligence reports, …
In May 1981, the Peruvian government deployed the Sinchis (GC) and Llapan Atic (GR) forces to Ayacucho to combat the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL). This marked a significant escalation in the government's efforts to address the growing insurgency in the region.
On April 26, 1981, Edmundo Cox Beuzeville was denounced in the city of Sicuani as responsible for 27 attacks. This denunciation took place in the context of the first years of the internal armed conflict, when the PCP-Sendero Luminoso began its actions in the department of Cuzco. On May 26 …
On April 21, 1981, there was an attack against the police post of Luricocha, in the province of Huanta, Ayacucho. This attack was part of a series of actions by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso against police posts during 1981. It was one of the first significant attacks against police installations in …
In response to the growing threat of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), the Peruvian government established the Division Against Terrorism (DICOTE) in April 1981. This unit was formed under the Directorate of State Security (DIRSEG) and was tasked with counter-subversive operations. The DICOTE was composed of approximately thirty members and was …
On March 10, 1981, the Peruvian government, under the authority of Law 23230, promulgated Legislative Decree 046, which defined the crime of terrorism and established procedural norms for such cases. This decree was introduced amidst the rise of subversive activities by the group Sendero Luminoso, which created significant political tension …
In March 1981, the Peruvian government issued Legislative Decree 046, which defined and established procedural norms for the crime of terrorism. This legislative action was part of a broader debate among political leaders about the nature and extent of terrorism in the country. While some officials, like Senator Alva, advocated …
In March 1981, the Peruvian government enacted Legislative Decree Nº046 to address acts of violence by defining and penalizing terrorism as a criminal offense. This marked the beginning of a specialized penal legislation aimed at transforming the regular sanctioning framework for such crimes. The legislation laid down basic rules for …
In February 1981, a conflict arose between Peru and Ecuador when Ecuadorian troops established a false outpost named 'Falso Paquisha' on Peruvian territory. The Peruvian military quickly expelled the Ecuadorian forces, and military delegations from both countries met in Huaquillas to negotiate and prevent a declaration of war. This incident …
In February 1981, approximately 20,000 residents of San Juan de Lurigancho, a district in Lima, Peru, participated in a large-scale protest demanding better living conditions, specifically addressing issues related to water and sewage. The protest was a response to the government's failure to implement a promised 'Plan of Emergency' for …
On January 26, 1981, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso attacked the Superior Court of Justice of Puno. This attack was part of the first violent actions of the subversive group in the department of Puno, which were characterized by dynamite attacks against institutions and representatives of the State. The attack on the …
On January 24, 1981, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso carried out a harassment attack against the 27 de Noviembre barracks located in the city of Cuzco. This attack was part of the initial period of violence (1980-1983) in the Southern Andes, characterized by propaganda actions and bombings against various public and private …
On January 21, 1981, the Civil Guard post of Mollebamba in the province of Cangallo was assaulted by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. This attack was part of a series of sustained offensives against the police during 1981, with the aim of pushing back the forces of law and order and generating …
On January 19, 1981, an explosive charge went off in the police station located in the Santa Ana neighborhood of Huancavelica. This attack was part of the first actions of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the department of Huancavelica, which had begun its operations in July 1980 with the demolition of …
On January 10, 1981, the PCP-SL attacked the Vischongo Civil Guard post in the province of Vilcashuamán. This attack was part of a sustained strategy of the PCP-SL during 1981 to attack the police, pushing them back and generating a 'power vacuum' in the countryside. The objective was to leave …
In 1981, community member Emiterio Huamán was assassinated by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the town of Oronqoy. This assassination had immediate consequences on the dynamics of the conflict in the area. Previously, the Forces of Order and the Mollebamba ronderos had been installed in Oronqoy for several months, but later …
During the state of emergency in Ayacucho, Peru, in 1981, there were no reported deaths despite the tense environment. However, allegations of torture and wrongful detention emerged, with reports of innocent individuals being detained and subjected to harsh treatment. Additionally, acts of sexual violence were reported, including the assault of …
In 1981, the Peruvian government, led by Acción Popular, promulgated the 'Antiterrorist Law' in response to increasing subversive activities by groups like Sendero Luminoso. The law was intended to curb terrorism by criminalizing actions such as the destruction of public and private property. However, it faced strong opposition from leftist …
During the political violence in Peru, the Church was targeted by the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). In 1981, the group attacked the Convent of the Carmelites in Ayacucho and the Institute Rural Palermo near Juli, causing public outrage and leading to mass protests. Sendero Luminoso viewed the Church …
In 1981, the convent of the Carmelites in Ayacucho, Peru, was attacked amidst the violence affecting the region. Sendero Luminoso (SL) considered it not yet the time to attack the church directly, but in areas under their control, they rejected the church's work and imposed restrictions on religious activities. This …
In 1981, the Shining Path (SL) began a series of violent attacks in the region, targeting institutions associated with the Church. The Institute of Rural Education (IER) in Palermo, near Juli, was attacked and destroyed by SL. This was followed by a bombing at the Prelature of Juli, which led …
In 1981, the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) attacked the Instituto de Educación Rural Palermo in Juli, a region in the department of Puno, Peru. This event marked a surprising escalation of violence by the leftist organization, which was initially met with incredulity. The incident prompted a response …
In 1981, the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) launched its first armed attack on the police station in Ocobamba, marking the beginning of its armed conflict against police targets in Andahuaylas. This event was part of a broader campaign by the PCP-SL to gain control over rural areas, …
In 1981, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) conducted its first incursion in Angasmarca, a strategic location in Santiago de Chuco, Peru. The group destroyed the cooperative, killed a police officer, and established Angasmarca as a 'liberated zone'. This event marked the beginning of the Shining Path's expansion in the region, leading …
In 1981, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) conducted its first incursion into SAIS Angasmarca in Santiago de Chuco. The group, consisting of 30 members, looted and distributed goods, destroyed infrastructure, and killed a police officer. This event marked the beginning of Angasmarca becoming a liberated zone for the PCP-SL.
In 1981, the authorities in Pujas were accused of being informants by the Shining Path (PCP-SL) and were subsequently assassinated. This event was part of a broader strategy by the PCP-SL to destabilize traditional power structures in liberated zones. The incident reflects the violent tactics used by the group to …
In 1981, a strike by coca growers in Aucayacu marked the first noticeable presence of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) in the region. The group began organizing in various zones along the Huallaga River, advocating for armed actions against the state to support coca cultivation. By early 1982, the Shining Path …
In 1981, the MIR-VR significantly influenced the political landscape in San Martín, Peru, by winning the leadership of the SUTE-SM during its regional congress in Sauce. The victory was led by Lucas Cachay Huamán and marked a pivotal moment for the MIR-VR, as it expanded its influence across various cities …
In 1981, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) capitalized on the social chaos created by the cocaine trade and state corruption in Peru. They positioned themselves as defenders of coca farmers against both narco-traffickers and state repression. This period saw the establishment of PCP-SL bases in various villages, including Huanuco, as they …
In 1981, a group of students at the Universidad del Centro de Huancayo formed a militant group associated with the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL). This group, primarily composed of students from the faculty of Pedagogy, engaged in individual proselytism and operated within student unions to gain …
During the early 1980s, members of the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) in Peruvian prisons like El Frontón and Lurigancho organized themselves with strict discipline, viewing imprisonment as a continuation of their struggle against the state. This led to internal conflicts and hostilities, particularly against inmates from other leftist parties, creating …
In 1981, Georgina Gamboa, a 16-year-old girl, was raped by the Sinchis, first at her home and then at the police station in Vilcashuaman, Ayacucho. As a result of the assault, she became pregnant. Despite identifying and denouncing the eleven officers and one civilian involved, they were declared innocent by …
During 1981, Peruvian law enforcement suffered 4 fatal casualties as a result of the internal armed conflict, representing 0.2% of the total number of law enforcement casualties during the entire period under investigation. According to information submitted by the Ministry of the Interior and the Joint Command of the Armed …
During the initial period of political violence in the southern Andes (1980-1983), the first two deaths were recorded in the department of Cuzco in 1981. This period was characterized by few attacks and acts of sabotage in the region. In Cuzco specifically, it was a period of propaganda actions and …
The 1981 national census recorded that the population of Metropolitan Lima reached 4,835,793 inhabitants, representing 27.2% of the country's total population (17,762,231 inhabitants). This census documented the sustained growth of the capital and showed that 31 out of every 100 young people lived in Lima, compared to 22 out of …
In 1981, the Forces of Order installed themselves in the town of Oronqoy together with the ronderos of Mollebamba for several months. This installation occurred in the context of the beginning of subversive activities of the PCP-SL in the area, where subversive teachers had begun indoctrinating students in the Oronqoy …
In 1981, a population census was conducted in the community of Uchuraccay. According to Professor Alejandrina de la Cruz Llamocca, who was in charge of that year's census in the community, the population of Uchuraccay was approximately 470 inhabitants. Of this total, about 30% could read and write. This census …
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