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.
Hugo Bustíos, a Peruvian journalist known for his commitment to human rights, was murdered on November 24, 1988, in Huanta, Peru. Before his death, he wrote a letter to his daughter expressing his dedication to reporting the truth about the violence and human rights abuses occurring in his region. His …
On November 24, 1988, journalists Hugo Bustíos and Eduardo Rojas were ambushed while traveling on a motorcycle near Quinrapata, Peru. Despite identifying themselves as journalists, they were fired upon by assailants with covered faces. Bustíos was severely injured and later killed when an explosive device was placed on his body.
On November 24, 1988, journalists Hugo Bustíos and Eduardo Rojas were obstructed by military authorities while investigating the murder of a woman and her son in Erapata, Peru. The military, under the command of 'Javier Landa Dupont', hindered their efforts to gather information. Bustíos was later summoned to the Castropampa …
Journalist Hugo Bustíos was assassinated in 1988 near Quinrapata, Huanta, Peru. The attack was carried out by individuals dressed in civilian clothes, and witnesses later identified military personnel from the Base of Castropampa as the perpetrators. Despite evidence and witness testimonies, the investigation faced significant delays due to lack of …
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