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.
Fidencio Coronel, a former leader and member of the Communist Party of Peru, was assassinated on 18 October 1988. The assassination occurred shortly after he opposed the participation of the Metalworkers' Union in a national miners' strike. His opposition led to a confrontation with other union members who were aligned …
The text describes the activities of the Communist Party of Peru (PCP-SL), highlighting the influence of Abimael Guzmán, also known as President Gonzalo, on the party's ideology and operations. The party focused on recruiting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from peripheral areas or migrants, and used their grievances …
In 1988, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) concluded its First Congress, marking a strategic shift towards incorporating urban areas into its revolutionary activities. The organization aimed to involve various social sectors, including workers, women, and the urban poor, in its struggle. This period saw an increased …
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