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 1991, Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori signed a framework agreement with the United States, allowing the Peruvian Armed Forces to participate in anti-narcotics operations. This agreement expanded the military's role in controlling coca-growing and drug trafficking areas, such as Alto Huallaga, despite constitutional restrictions. The police, weakened by years …
In May 1991, Alberto Fujimori signed a framework agreement with the United States, effectively allowing the Peruvian Armed Forces to participate in anti-narcotics operations. This decision came amidst widespread corruption within the police force and ongoing struggles against terrorism and drug trafficking. The agreement marked a significant shift in Peru's …
On 27 March 1989, the largest anti-narcotics police base in Peru, located in Uchiza, was attacked by hundreds of narcoterrorists armed with military-grade weapons. Despite being in contact with Lima and nearby military bases, the police received no assistance and eventually surrendered after sustaining significant casualties. This event highlighted the …
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