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.
The Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) forcibly took control of entire communities, including Puerto Ocopas, by organizing the population and recruiting or kidnapping children and young people. This led to a deep-seated distrust among the communities, making reconciliation a challenging process. The impact of these events has left …
Luis Enrique, a resident of Lucanamarca, was assassinated by the local committee of the PCP-SL on January 30, 1983, after publicly criticizing the restrictions imposed by the group during the town's anniversary celebrations. The PCP-SL, despite advocating for an egalitarian society, maintained strict control over local festivities and resources, leading …
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