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 May 1992, subversive activities by the PCP Sendero Luminoso were still ongoing in regions like San Pedro, Canchis, where incidents such as the assassination of four authorities, the burning of the municipality, and the destruction of two buses were reported. Despite these activities, the influence of the PCP Sendero …
On 16 July 1991, the PCP Sendero Luminoso prepared an attack on the city of Tingo María. However, due to a warning from a local rondero, the Army was able to prepare and successfully confront the attack. The confrontation resulted in forty deaths, including subversives, civilians, and five soldiers.
In April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the Self-managed Urban Community of Huaycán, the PCP Sendero Luminoso faced a political defeat. The delegates decided to organize mass self-defense against issues like drug addiction and violence, rather than relying on the PCP-SL for security. In response, the PCP-SL called …
In September 1989, the mayor of Huamanga, Fermín Asparrent, was assassinated by the PCP Sendero Luminoso. This event was part of a series of violent acts during a period of intense conflict in Peru, marked by attacks and sabotage by subversive groups. The violence in the region eventually subsided following …
On May 19, 1989, the PCP Sendero Luminoso assassinated Marcelino Pachari Roselló, the mayor of Azángaro, while he was inspecting the reconstruction of a bridge previously destroyed by the group. This event was part of a series of violent actions by the PCP-SL in the region, which included further attacks …
On February 2, 1989, the PCP Sendero Luminoso organized its first armed strike in Lima, Peru. This event led to the closure of commercial establishments and a series of attacks that made the city feel besieged. Between July 1986 and March 1989, Lima experienced 261 attacks and bombings, highlighting the …
In response to an ambush by the PCP Sendero Luminoso on a military convoy, a patrol of government forces entered the community of Cayara on May 13, 1988. They gathered the population and executed 28 peasants in cold blood. This event marked one of the most notorious attacks on a …
On May 5, 1988, the PCP Sendero Luminoso launched a violent attack on the police post in Crucero, located in the Sandia Province of Peru. During this attack, six members of the police force and a justice of the peace were killed. This event marked a resurgence of Sendero Luminoso's …
During a period of violence in rural areas, the Shining Path PCP carried out the destruction of several technological and livestock development centers in the Peruvian highlands. In 1987, the LLachoc experimental station, near Huancavelica, was attacked, resulting in the murder of nine workers and the killing of 400 alpacas. …
In 1985, the PCP Sendero Luminoso initiated a series of attacks in the Cuzco region, marking the beginning of hostilities against police posts. The first notable incident occurred on January 25, 1985, in San Sebastián, near Cuzco, where two police officers were killed. Subsequent attacks included the killing of a …
On December 24, 1983, the PCP Sendero Luminoso violently entered a village and executed eight individuals, including members of the Figueroa Gavilán and Chávez Soto families. The attack left the community in fear and mourning, as they struggled to bury their dead and cope with the trauma. The incident reflects …
In 1983, the PCP Sendero Luminoso launched multiple attacks on the community of Uchuraccay in Ayacucho, Peru. These attacks were particularly brutal, coinciding with religious festivals when the community was most vulnerable. The assaults resulted in numerous deaths, with the attackers targeting individuals by name.
In 1983, the region of Huancavelica in Peru experienced intense conflict between the PCP Sendero Luminoso and government forces. The Shining Path employed a strategy of vacating rural areas and targeting authorities, leading to direct confrontations with government forces. In December 1983, near Acobamba, around one hundred suspected subversives were …
In May 1982, the PCP Sendero Luminoso established a presence in the village of Uchuraccay under the leadership of a figure known as 'Martín'. The group reportedly received some support from a local teacher and several villagers. By this time, they may have garnered the backing of around fifteen residents.
In March 1982, the PCP Sendero Luminoso orchestrated an attack on the Huamanga prison, successfully liberating over 200 detainees, including both their militants and common prisoners. This event contributed to the group's image of romantic heroism, while the subsequent retaliatory actions by the Guardia Republicana, which included the cold-blooded killing …
On 18 May 1980, coinciding with the national elections, the PCP Sendero Luminoso officially began its armed struggle by attacking the electoral registry in Chuschi, Cangallo. Prior to this, the group had announced their intentions at the San Cristobal de Huamanga National University, signaling the start of a campaign to …
In 1972, the PCP Sendero Luminoso began to gain influence in Peruvian universities, particularly among impoverished and marginalized students. They capitalized on the precarious institutional environment and economic crisis to promote their ideology. By focusing on the needs of students from rural and immigrant backgrounds, they established a strong presence …
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