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.
On 14 July 1999, Feliciano, a subversive figure, was captured in Cochas, near Huánuco, Peru. The capture was initially misrepresented by the government, which claimed it was executed by the Peruvian Army while Feliciano was disguised as a campesino. However, it was later revealed that he was captured on an …
Oscar Ramírez Durán, also known as 'comrade Feliciano', was captured on 14 July 1999 in Cochas, near the city of Huancayo. This event marked a significant blow to the Shining Path (PCP-SL) organization in the central region of Peru. His capture symbolized the near end of the organization's activities in …
Óscar Ramírez Durand, also known as Feliciano, was captured on July 14, 1999. The capture was initially reported as a coordinated military operation, but later accounts suggested that it was a result of a chance encounter with a police officer during his off-duty hours. The event highlighted the ongoing tension …
On June 5, 1995, the DINCOTE captured 14 members of the Comité Regional Norte of the PCP-SL in Trujillo, Peru. Among those captured were key figures such as Juana Pérez, known as 'La Gringa', and other regional representatives. This operation was a significant blow to the PCP-SL's structure in the …
Abimael Guzmán, leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), was captured and held at the Naval Base of Callao. During his captivity, Guzmán argued that his capture marked a 'strategic shift' in the people's war, emphasizing the importance of leadership in the revolutionary process. This led to a new direction for …
Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), was captured in 1992, which marked a significant turning point for the organization. Despite his capture, the party maintained unity until Guzmán, known for his extreme violence, requested a peace agreement with the government in 1993. This event highlighted the influence …
In 1993, the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) experienced a significant decline in support and manpower. The organization, which had rapidly grown since 1987, faced mass desertions as combatants took advantage of state-proposed repentance norms. Key members, including Lucero Cumpa and Dany Cumapa Fasabi, were captured, leading to the further …
On September 12, 1992, the Special Intelligence Group (GEIN) of the Counter-Terrorism Directorate (DIRCOTE) successfully captured key figures of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso, including its leader Abimael Guzmán Reynoso, also known as 'Presidente Gonzalo'. This event marked a significant blow to the subversive group, leading to the initiation of their VI …
On 12 August 1992, Peruvian police forces successfully captured Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), along with key members of the organization's Central Committee. The operation took place in a house located in the Urbanización Los Sauces, Surquillo, after months of surveillance. This event marked a significant …
In May 1992, key figures of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), including Yovanka Pardavé, Tito Valle Travesaño, and Deodato Juárez Cruzatt, were killed in the prison of Cantogrande. Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path, was captured along with his companion Elena Iparraguirre. This event marked a significant blow to …
In 1992, Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), was captured along with a significant portion of the group's leadership. This event led to the seizure of important party materials and computers, causing the PCP-SL to urgently reorganize to mitigate further damage. Despite efforts to regroup, the organization …
The capture of Abimael Guzmán in 1992 marked a significant turning point for the Shining Path (PCP-SL) in Peru. His arrest, along with that of María Pantoja Sánchez, led to a strategic crisis within the party, as it struggled to maintain its revolutionary objectives. The loss of leadership, combined with …
In 1992, key leaders of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) were captured by special police units in Lima, significantly weakening the group's leadership. On April 9, 1992, Peter Cárdenas Schulte was captured by the Brigada Especial de Detectives (BREDET), followed by the recapture of Víctor Polay on June 9, …
Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), was captured in 1992, marking a significant turning point in the organization's strategy. Prior to his capture, Guzmán had orchestrated violent campaigns that led to the deaths of thousands and widespread destruction. After his capture, he abandoned the 'strategic equilibrium' thesis …
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 February 3, 1989, Victor Polay, the Secretary General of the MRTA, was captured in the city of Huancayo. This event significantly weakened the leadership of the MRTA, as several key figures, including Polay, were detained. The capture led to Néstor Cerpa Cartolini assuming leadership of the organization.
In February 1989, the leader of the MRTA, Víctor Polay Campos, was captured in Huancayo by counterinsurgency forces. This event marked a significant setback for the MRTA, as it diminished their political and military capabilities in the region. The capture was part of a series of repressive actions against the …
The capture of Osmán Morote on June 11, 1988, marked a significant event for the PCP-SL (Shining Path) in Lima. This event exposed the vulnerabilities in the security systems of the Shining Path and delayed their response to a series of attacks commemorating the birthdays of Guzmán and Mao. The …
Osman Morote, a member of the Central Committee of the PCP-SL, was captured in Lima in 1988. His capture occurred shortly before a meeting convened by the national leadership of the organization. Morote was known to have been active in regions like Huamachuco, where he posed as a traveling merchant.
On November 27, 1984, nine members of the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) were captured by the police in Paucartambo, Cuzco. The police seized war rifles, a large amount of ammunition, and uniforms from the group. This event was a significant setback for the MRTA, highlighting issues of liberalism, superficiality, …
In December 1983, the Jefatura de la PIP in Huaraz, led by Colonel Héctor Jhon Caro, captured Antonio Díaz Martínez, a high-ranking member of the PCP-SL. This marked the first time a prominent figure of the PCP-SL was detained, as highlighted by the Minister of the Interior. Díaz Martínez would …
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