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 January 1993, Rolando Galindo, the deputy mayor and a mayoral candidate of Villa El Salvador (VES), was assassinated in his home. This event was followed by a series of violent incidents attributed to the Shining Path, including the murder of another mayoral candidate, A. Pantigoso, and his wife. Throughout …
In August 1992, the Sixth Convention of CUAVES in Villa El Salvador was heavily influenced by the PCP-SL, a Peruvian insurgent group. The convention, which was marked by political violence and manipulation, saw the PCP-SL exert significant control, leading to the removal of Roque Quispe as secretary general. The event …
Before the autogolpe (self-coup) on April 5, 1992, mayors from Carabayllo, Ventanilla, San Juan de Lurigancho, and Villa El Salvador issued a statement proposing the formation of 'Councils of pacification and development with civil power.' This period was marked by significant political turmoil and conflict, with Villa El Salvador being …
Maria Elena Moyano, a prominent community leader, was brutally assassinated by the PCP-SL on 15 February 1992. Her murder marked a turning point in the perception of the PCP-SL, as their violent tactics began to instill fear rather than garner support among the local population. This event highlighted the group's …
On February 15, 1992, María Elena Moyano, a prominent community leader in Villa El Salvador, Peru, attended a fundraising event organized by the Comité del Vaso de Leche. Despite threats from the PCP-SL, she was determined to support her community. During the event, an assassination attempt was made on her …
On February 14, 1992, María Elena Moyano, a prominent community leader and president of the Federation of Women of Villa El Salvador, was assassinated by the Shining Path (PCP-SL) during a period of heightened violence in the area. The assassination occurred on the same day the Shining Path had called …
An MRTA commando killed Andres Sosa, former leader of Patria Libre, as he was about to get into a public vehicle in Villa El Salvador. The attack was perpetrated by members of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement as part of their violent actions during that period. Sosa was a former …
In early 1992, Villa El Salvador experienced a series of violent incidents attributed to the Shining Path (PCP-SL), including attacks on police officers and local leaders. On February 9, 1992, Máximo Huarcaya was elected president of APEMIVES, allegedly with PCP-SL support, leading to tensions within the community. María Elena Moyano …
In September 1991, a bomb exploded at a FEPOMUVES supply center in Villa El Salvador, Peru, where the organization stored food for community kitchens. María Elena Moyano accused the PCP-SL of the attack, but the group denied involvement, instead accusing her of orchestrating the bombing to cover up resource misuse. …
In September 1991, a bomb exploded at a FEPOMUVES storage center in Villa El Salvador, Peru, destroying food supplies meant for community kitchens. The attack was publicly attributed to the Shining Path (PCP-SL) by María Elena Moyano, although the group denied responsibility. The incident highlighted internal conflicts and suspicions of …
In 1991, María Elena Moyano, a prominent leader of the Federation of Women (FEPOMUVES), faced attacks from the newspaper El Diario, which accused her and the organization of being revisionist and manipulative. The situation escalated when a bomb was placed at the FEPOMUVES headquarters, prompting a swift response from the …
In 1991, María Elena Moyano, a municipal authority and community leader in Villa El Salvador, Peru, opposed forming an alliance with the police and military to combat the PCP-SL (Shining Path). Despite pressure from both the local government and the military, Moyano publicly denounced the PCP-SL while refusing to collaborate …
In 1989, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) altered its strategy in Villa El Salvador, aiming to challenge the left's dominance and discredit peaceful social change. The group sought to create power vacuums and exacerbate existing social conflicts to undermine the local leftist leadership and provoke military …
In November 1987, the Asamblea Nacional Popular (ANP) was organized in Villa El Salvador by leftist groups including the PUM, PCP Unidad, and UDP. The event aimed to design an alternative democratic regime and proposed a national strike, highlighting the radical positions within the left. The ANP exemplified the left's …
On January 22, 1984, the first action claimed by the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) took place. This action consisted of opening fire against a police station in Villa El Salvador (VES). The attack was carried out after the murder of a resident in that police station. This event marked …
In 1984, tensions between the municipal government and the CUAVES in Villa El Salvador led to significant political shifts. Filadelfo Roa, a leader within the CUAVES, orchestrated the removal of Quispe from his position after a controversial vote on municipal proposals. This event highlighted the deep-seated conflicts and alliances with …
The overthrow of Velasco in 1975 led to a shift in the military government to the right, resulting in a repressive attitude and austerity measures that provoked massive demonstrations. Villa El Salvador (VES) suffered the withdrawal of state support, which severely affected its community projects and led to the organization …
In 1971, around a thousand families, consisting of migrants and residents from the slum areas of central Lima, occupied state and private lands on the Primero de Mayo hill in Pamplona. The government, led by General Juan Velasco Alvarado, relocated these settlers to a large sandy area 26 kilometers south …
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