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 1992, Demetrio Chávez, also known as 'Vaticano', fortified his control over the drug trade in Huallaga Central, Peru. Despite cordial relations with the Shining Path (SL), tensions rose when SL attempted to impose drug trade prices and quotas. In response, Vaticano armed a group of hitmen to defend his …
In 1991, Campanilla became a significant hub for drug trafficking in Peru, with Demetrio Chávez Peñaherrera, known as 'Vaticano', leading operations. Despite attempts by the PCP-SL to control the area, 'Vaticano' established his own militia with the support of the military, challenging the PCP-SL's dominance in the drug trade. The …
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