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 October 1993, Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path, appeared on television requesting the Peruvian government to initiate peace talks to end the ongoing conflict. This unexpected move caused confusion among Shining Path militants, with some attributing it to torture and brainwashing, while others believed it was a …
The Congress of 1988 marked a significant shift from the accepted 'guiding thought' to the 'Pensamiento Gonzalo', a development of the ideas of Mariategui. This transition was not without criticism, which was addressed by Guzmán. The process involved a rigorous debate and self-criticism among party members to refine and correct …
During the first plenary session of the Central Committee of the Third National Conference, A. Guzmán outlined methods for resolving internal party contradictions. The session emphasized the importance of ideological struggle within the party, proposing two methods: 'acuchillamiento' (cutting down) and 'deslinde' (demarcation). These methods were intended to ensure clear …
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