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 March 17, 1989, the PCP-SL launched a second assault on the town of Uchiza, resulting in a massacre of police officers. This event highlighted the support the Senderistas had from local peasants and exposed the corruption within the police force. The attack coincided with a crisis in the drug …
In 1988, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) began efforts to gain influence over drug operations in the urban area of Uchiza. The group faced challenges due to the presence of well-armed and competitive drug firms. However, a conflict involving a local group led by 'Tío Carachupa' resulted in the PCP-SL being …
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