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 1987, Alfonso Barrantes resigned as president of the United Left (IU) in Peru, marking the end of a cycle of crisis within the legal left. His resignation was a symptom of a deeper malaise due to the lack of programmatic and strategic unity within the left parties. This event …
In 1986, Alfonso Barrantes, a prominent leftist political figure and former Mayor of Lima, called for a 'grand national agreement' to address the ongoing violence and subversion in Peru. This call came amidst internal divisions within the leftist coalition IU, which was grappling with the challenge of balancing radical and …
In 1985, the political landscape of Huaycán, Peru, was marked by tensions between the socialist urban project led by Alfonso Barrantes and the local population's desire for self-governance. The APRA party, having won the general elections, viewed Huaycán as a 'red' settlement due to its association with the IU, leading …
In November 1983, the leftist coalition Izquierda Unida (IU) achieved a significant political victory by winning the municipal elections in Lima, with Alfonso Barrantes elected as mayor. IU secured 29% of the total votes nationwide, winning in seven departmental capitals and 30 provincial capitals. Despite this success, the victory did …
Alfonso Barrantes, a prominent leader within the leftist coalition Izquierda Unida (IU), publicly distanced himself from the armed struggle advocated by the PCP-SL. Despite his personal opposition to armed conflict, Barrantes initially struggled to unify the IU's stance on this issue. The electoral success of 1983, which saw the IU …
Alfonso Barrantes, a prominent figure in the leftist coalition Izquierda Unida (IU), won the mayoral election of Lima in 1983. His leadership marked a shift towards a more moderate and reformist approach within the IU, distancing from radical elements and opposing armed struggle. This event highlighted the internal divisions within …
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