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 1980, the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) emerged as a significant threat, perplexing the Peruvian security forces. Unlike previous guerrilla movements, the PCP-SL's tactics and organization were difficult to identify and counter, leading to ineffective intelligence efforts. The government of Acción Popular attributed the lack of preparedness …
In the 1980 general elections in Peru, Fernando Belaunde emerged as an unexpected winner. His party, Acción Popular, avoided the political wear experienced by other parties by not participating in the Constituent Assembly elections. The main opposition, the Partido Aprista Peruano, was weakened by the recent loss of its historical …
In the 1980 presidential elections in Peru, the Acción Popular party received significant support in the provinces of Acobamba and Angaraes, with Fernando Belaunde winning 45.35% of the vote in Acobamba and 62.72% in Angaraes. The municipal elections of the same year saw a high voter absenteeism rate, with 39.99% …
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