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.
Following the stabilization of the country's economy and the end of armed conflict, displaced families in Peru began returning to their original communities. However, only about half of the displaced population managed to return, and many faced unsustainable conditions due to limited state assistance. As a result, some were forced …
In 1994, the agricultural sector in Peru faced significant challenges due to violence, particularly from the activities of the insurgent group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). This violence led to a drastic reduction in the workforce as many people were killed, disappeared, imprisoned, or displaced. As a result, agricultural production strategies …
The agricultural activities in the regions of Junín and Ayacucho in Peru were severely affected due to the presence of the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso. According to the III National Agricultural Census of 1994, approximately 30,655 hectares of agricultural land were left uncultivated due to terrorist actions. The most affected …
In the years leading up to 1993, migration policies encouraged movement from the highlands and coast to the high jungle regions of Peru. This resulted in significant agricultural expansion, particularly in the department of Huánuco, where larger agricultural units became more prevalent in the jungle compared to the highlands. The …
On April 1, 1991, P. David Ritter Walker, an American priest, was detained by the Peruvian Armed Forces after they violently raided his home. His detention was due to his support for local farmers' demands for better agricultural conditions. The incident prompted Monsignor Guido Breña to issue a statement and …
In February 1989, the Ejército Guerrillero Popular, associated with the PCP-SL, orchestrated an uprising in Huaycán, Peru. They targeted an agricultural area owned by an Italian named Poppe, mobilizing local masses to seize the potato harvest. The action was marked by the capture of vehicles and the killing of a …
In 1987, tensions escalated in the Puno region of Peru as local communities, represented by the FDCP and FUCA, mobilized to reclaim lands they believed were rightfully theirs. Despite their efforts, including marches and the symbolic marking of territories, the communities faced challenges in securing legal recognition and support from …
In early May 1986, a restructuring commission appointed by the Executive arrived in Puno, led by Gonzalo Bravo Mejía, a career official from the Ministry of Agriculture. The commission's work was conducted under significant pressure, including from the President. The aim was to address social issues while preserving the achievements …
In March 1982, the Federación Agraria Selva Maestra (FASMA) led by Segundo Centurión initiated a general indefinite strike to address issues related to the commercialization of rice and corn. The strike involved blocking the Marginal highway and was supported by various sectors, including transport workers and public employees. The conflict …
The colonization of the Alto Huallaga region was intensified in the 1950s and 1960s, driven by state-led projects and spontaneous migration from the Andean regions. In 1964, the Peruvian government under President Belaunde launched an official colonization program, identifying large tracts of land for agricultural use. Despite initial successes in …
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