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 a Senderista-controlled settlement, strict internal security measures were implemented to protect against potential police or military interventions. These included perimeter walls, trenches, watchtowers, and internal patrols organized by community members. A curfew was enforced, and residents had to leave a family member behind when leaving the settlement to ensure …
The text describes the organizational structure and influence of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) in Raucana. It highlights the centralized and vertical nature of decision-making within the community, with directives often coming from a clandestine central committee. Despite this, there were varying degrees of autonomy and involvement among local leaders, …
During the early 2000s, the residents of Raucana experienced a significant occupation by the PCP-SL, a group that sought to align local needs with their political objectives. The occupation led to challenging living conditions, including issues with cold weather, parasites, and water supply. Despite these hardships, the community organized itself …
In 1992, amidst rising crime and insecurity, the community of Huaycán formed a self-defense group led by Pascuala Rosado. On July 15, 1992, over 300 men and women took an oath to protect their community through mixed patrols. Despite these efforts, violence and fear persisted, with several leaders being assassinated, …
Pascuala Rosado Cornejo, a dynamic and socially conscious leader, was elected as the Secretary General of the Comunidad Urbana Autogestionaria de Huaycán on May 6, 1991. Her leadership journey began when she moved to Huaycán in 1984 and became involved in women's groups aimed at overcoming poverty. Her dedication and …
In March 1990, delegates from various communities in the Alto and Bajo Tulumayo regions of Peru convened a general assembly. During this meeting, they agreed to form the Central Committee of the Peasant Patrols. This organization was part of a broader effort to resist subversive groups and maintain local security.
In 1984, the settlement of Huaycán in Lima, Peru, was established following a period of occupation and organization by local residents. The community faced challenges in distributing land due to the area's uneven terrain, leading to disputes among associations. A significant agreement was reached between the Andrés Avelino Cáceres and …
In 1971, around a thousand families, consisting of migrants and residents from the slum areas of central Lima, occupied state and private lands on the Primero de Mayo hill in Pamplona. The government, led by General Juan Velasco Alvarado, relocated these settlers to a large sandy area 26 kilometers south …
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