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.
The traditional system of community leadership was dismantled by those who usurped their roles, replaced by a subversive organization enforcing a socialist style that the population had to follow out of fear. The introduction of the Law of Repentance by the military led to confusion and distrust among the people, …
The application of the Law of Repentance in Peru led to the release of members of the PCP-SL, causing significant controversy. The special prosecutor for terrorism cases, Daniel Espichán Tumay, credited Luis Alberto Arana with contributing significantly to the country's pacification. However, the Office of Judicial Control found that some …
In 1994, a detainee in Ayacucho was subjected to torture by the Dirección contra el Terrorismo to coerce a confession of terrorism and to encourage him to accept the Law of Repentance. This practice was linked to emergency legislation enacted in 1992, which incentivized police officers to use torture as …
In October 1993, two significant events marked the symbolic end of subversive violence in Cuzco. On October 8, General Petronio Fernández Dávila declared that the region was practically free of subversive elements and encouraged militants to take advantage of the 'law of repentance'. Later, on October 20, the military distributed …
On August 9, 1993, 15 students from the Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú (UNCP) were captured and accused of belonging to subversive groups. These detentions were reportedly based on information provided by previously captured students who, under pressure and in accordance with the 'Law of Repentance', named other individuals, …
In 1992, the Peruvian government implemented a new military offensive against the PCP-SL, including operations like 'Bolsón Cuchara'. A significant aspect of this strategy was the introduction of the 'Law of Repentance', which allowed members of subversive groups to surrender and reintegrate into society with reduced or nullified penalties. This …
In July 1991, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) faced a significant setback when their attempt to attack the city of Tingo María failed. This event was indicative of the increasing military control in the region, marked by the establishment of military bases and a strategic shift …
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