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.
Abimael Guzmán, leader of the Shining Path, made a significant strategic shift in 1990, challenging the faith of his followers. In a document dated March 28, 1990, Guzmán emphasized the need for armed struggle and commitment to their cause. However, his later stance on peace talks and political solutions marked …
In 1989, the political landscape in Peru was marked by ambiguity within leftist movements, particularly the Izquierda Unida (IU). The discourse around the legitimacy of armed struggle and the concept of 'mass self-defense' as a third way against militarization was prevalent. This period saw debates on whether the left could …
In 1984, the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) emerged amidst a severe economic crisis and increasing violence from the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. The MRTA sought to distinguish itself by promoting its armed struggle and recruiting political and military cadres, some of whom left university to join guerrilla fronts. The organization began …
In 1984, the V National Congress of the Patria Roja party in Peru focused on a significant internal debate about the direction of their revolutionary political work. The outcome was a strategic decision to prioritize preparing for armed struggle while also emphasizing mass political work. This period also saw the …
Alfonso Barrantes, a prominent leader within the leftist coalition Izquierda Unida (IU), publicly distanced himself from the armed struggle advocated by the PCP-SL. Despite his personal opposition to armed conflict, Barrantes initially struggled to unify the IU's stance on this issue. The electoral success of 1983, which saw the IU …
In September 1980, a meeting of the Extended National Unified Secretariat was held with delegates from various regions of Peru. The meeting concluded that the country was transitioning from a 'pre-revolutionary' to a 'revolutionary' situation. Consequently, the newly formed organization, PSR ML - MIR EM, prepared to engage in armed …
The leadership of the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) evaluated the initial months of their armed struggle during a meeting on 8 August 1980. The party's leader, Abimael Guzmán, expressed enthusiasm over the success of their initial actions, which he claimed had shaken the country and placed …
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 …
During the V Congress of the Peasant Confederation of Peru held in Cuzco in May 1980, Lino Quintanilla and Julio Cesar Mezich, members of Vanguardia Revolucionaria-PC, led a radical faction advocating for armed struggle. However, the majority of the attendees and their political representatives reaffirmed their commitment to electoral participation, …
In April 1980, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) conducted its first Military School in Jicamarca, Chaclacayo, under the leadership of Abimael Guzmán. During this event, the decision was made to initiate a nationwide armed struggle, marking the beginning of a prolonged conflict …
In 1980, Peru transitioned back to a formal democratic system after twelve years of military rule. This period marked a significant shift for the Peruvian left, with some groups opting to participate in the democratic process while others, like PCP Patria Roja and PCP-SL, chose to boycott it. The era …
Between 1977 and 1979, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) underwent a radical transformation, breaking away from the prevailing social and political dynamics in the country. In March 1977, the Central Committee of PCP-SL held the II National Meeting of Generated Organizations, where they decided to initiate …
In 1975, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) began its activities in the provinces of Andahuaylas and Chincheros. The group capitalized on the existing discontent among the peasantry, following the repression of campesino mobilizations and the imprisonment of key leaders. The PCP-SL focused on educational institutions to …
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