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 a surprise military operation, soldiers entered the area of Raucana, Peru, causing panic among the local population. The operation was marked by the presence of numerous soldiers who surrounded the area, leading to fears of a potential attack. The military used megaphones to announce a civic action, attempting to …
In Raucana, community members contributed small amounts of money to support local families, particularly single mothers and the elderly, by providing meals. Over time, as families became more self-sufficient, communal kitchens and gardens fell out of use. The area was also noted for the influence of the PCP-SL, which allegedly …
In Raucana, the population was continuously trained to prepare for encounters with law enforcement. This included learning to make and use Molotov cocktails, and organizing marches and defenses. The internal policing system, which lasted for about two years, was eventually disbanded following a direct agreement with Isola.
The text describes the organizational structure and influence of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) in Raucana. It highlights the centralized and vertical nature of decision-making within the community, with directives often coming from a clandestine central committee. Despite this, there were varying degrees of autonomy and involvement among local leaders, …
On July 18, 2002, military forces set up camp in Raucana, taking control of the area. This unexpected occupation led to tensions among the local population, their leaders, and the military. The presence of the military was met with resistance, and there were issues with the distribution of food supplies, …
During the early 2000s, the residents of Raucana experienced a significant occupation by the PCP-SL, a group that sought to align local needs with their political objectives. The occupation led to challenging living conditions, including issues with cold weather, parasites, and water supply. Despite these hardships, the community organized itself …
In 2002, community leaders in Raucana justified detaining individuals to prevent 'social diseases' such as discotheques, bars, and other activities deemed harmful to societal development. Punishments for offenses like theft, domestic abuse, and bigamy were decided by community assemblies rather than imposed by the leadership. These practices reflect the community's …
The community in Raucana faced severe water shortages and sanitation issues until they discovered underground water deposits at a depth of 17 to 18 meters. This led to the communal effort of digging eight wells, one for each sector, using manual labor. Despite these efforts, the lack of proper sanitation …
The installation of a military base in Raucana led to significant changes in the community, as perceived by its residents. For nine years, the presence of the Peruvian army aimed to diminish the influence of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) but resulted in a regime that suppressed any form of …
On the morning of April 15, 1994, Carlos Lavalle, secretary of economy of the Raucana board of directors and boxer, was assassinated near one of the water wells. Two young men shot him and when he was wounded on the ground they put dynamite on him, which exploded. Lavalle was …
Lavalle, a community leader, was assassinated in Raucana, allegedly by members of the PCP-SL. Amnesty International reported that his murder was part of a campaign of intimidation against local leaders who opposed the PCP-SL's efforts to control the area. The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, …
On 27 April 1992, FC was detained and tortured by military forces in Raucana. Fearing for his life, the local population mobilized to prevent his transfer. Tensions escalated, leading Captain Gonzales to order the military to open fire on the crowd, resulting in one civilian death and at least eleven …
Armed confrontation between soldiers of the Peruvian Army and Shining Path supporters in Raucana, district of Ate Vitarte. Raucana represented the largest organizational experiment of the PCP-SL in Lima, constituted as an 'Open Popular Committee' in the heart of Ate Vitarte. The inhabitants came mainly from El Agustino and Andahuaylas, …
Peter Cardenas Schultz, one of the leaders of the MRTA (Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement), was captured in April 1992 in Raucana. This occurred in the same month as the April 5, 1992 coup d'état carried out by President Alberto Fujimori. During a confrontation in Raucana, 3 villagers were killed and …
On September 6, 1991, the Peruvian Army established a military base in Raucana, which remained until 2000. This militarization led to social control over the local population and resulted in severe repression, leaving lasting impacts on the community. The military presence marked the end of the PCP-SL's organization of daily …
On 6 September 1991, the Peruvian Army established a base in Raucana, Lima, as part of a military intervention to counter subversive activities. A large contingent of soldiers surrounded the town, announcing their presence as a civic action. The intervention was marked by a public demonstration against terrorism, with local …
On September 6, 1991, the Army installed a military base in the Raucana Human Settlement, which remained in place until the year 2000. This military installation put an end to the organization of daily life that the PCP-SL had established in the settlement since its founding on July 28, 1990. …
In September 1991, a military base was installed in Raucana, a human settlement in Lima where the Shining Path PCP had established the first and only open Popular Committee in Lima. The PCP-SL had been present since the founding of the settlement in July 1990, organizing the neighborhood defense against …
On 21 August 1991, following a violent mobilization by the residents of Raucana to prevent a judicial eviction order, local leaders captured three intelligence agents infiltrated in the area. The agents, Captain PNP César Basauri García, Captain EP Luis Vílchez Vera, and Sub-officer EP Richard Carles Talledo, were held for …
On the night of April 27, tensions escalated in Raucana, Peru, when the military detained local leaders, suspecting them of terrorist affiliations. The following day, a confrontation occurred between the military and local residents, resulting in violence and injuries. The military's actions were justified by claims of preventing extremist infiltration, …
In 1991, military bases were installed in Huaycán and Raucana as part of the Peruvian State's counterinsurgency strategy. In Raucana, the Army installed a military base on September 6, 1991, which was maintained until the year 2000, militarizing and socially controlling daily life among the population. This organization of daily …
The day Alberto Fujimori was sworn in for the first time as President of the Republic, a large group of people invaded a small fenced-in plot of land belonging to the Isola family, located in Ate-Vitarte. This was a large-scale action carried out by the PCP-SL, seeking to consolidate its …
On July 28, 1990, coinciding with the national anniversary and the date of the change of government, the Human Settlement was founded under the name of 'La Estrella'. Since its foundation, the PCP-SL tried to direct the destiny of the settlement, which was finally baptized as 'Felix Jorge Raucana' in …
Raucana was founded in July 1990 as a human settlement in Lima. Since its founding, the Shining Path PCP was present organizing the neighborhood defense against eviction and intimidating the owners. Its political and territorial control was almost complete, to the point that the first open Popular Committee of Lima …
In 1990, military raids became a common occurrence in the marginalized neighborhoods of Lima, particularly in Raucana. Soldiers, often masked, conducted late-night searches of homes, instilling fear among residents who worried about being wrongfully detained or disappearing. Additionally, the military used intimidation tactics such as firing guns into the air …
In 1990, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) deliberately formed the Raucana settlement in Ate-Vitarte, Lima, as part of their strategy to expand their 'people's war' into urban areas. Unlike other settlements, Raucana was conceived as a 'Comité Popular Abierto' (Open People's Committee) and was distinct from other projects like Huaycán. The …
The Eastern Cone of Lima was a significant site of political violence during the late 1980s, primarily due to strategic urban considerations identified by the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL). The area was targeted for its working-class sectors and newly established human settlements, making it a priority …
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