Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Peru

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.

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  1. Execution of ronderos in Chumbivilcas

    A column of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso executed five peasant ronderos in the province of Chumbivilcas. This attack was part of the Shining Path's strategy to confront the nascent peasant patrols that were being promoted by the military bases in the highland provinces. The PCP-SL considered the community patrols as "mesnadas" …

    Chumbivilcas, Cuzco, Perú Informe CVR, página 295
  2. Execution of 5 peasants by subversives and death of Luis Valer by paramilitaries

    5 peasants were executed by subversives in Chumbivilcas. The following day, Luis Valer, brother of Tany Valer, IU deputy, was tortured by paramilitaries and died in the hospital in the province of Espinar. These events are evidence of the violence exercised by both subversive and paramilitary groups.

    Chumbivilcas y Espinar, Cuzco, Perú Informe CVR, página 1601
  3. Army destroys MRTA camp in Iscozacín

    In December 1989, the Peruvian Army destroyed an MRTA camp in Iscozacin, province of Oxapampa. According to the official version, 43 alleged subversives were killed in the operation. However, there is an alternative version that states that most of the victims could have been local farmers and not MRTA militants. …

    Iscozacín, Oxapampa, Junín, Perú Informe CVR, pág. 149, 153
  4. 12 additional corpses found in the Huallaga River

    Another 12 corpses reappeared floating in the Huallaga River. The official version was that it was a settling of scores between drug traffickers and Shining Path members, but again, there were voices that blamed the forces controlling drug trafficking and subversion as the perpetrators of the deaths. The truth and …

    Río Huallaga, departamento de Huánuco, Perú Informe CVR, página 1654
  5. Executions in Palo Acero

    The declarants tell of the detention and murder of their husband and son. The detention occurred on August 11, 1989 and the executions took place on September 18, 1989 in Palo Acero, Monzón, Huamalies, Huánuco. The testimony was provided by relatives of the victims who recounted these acts of violence.

    Palo Acero, Monzón, Huamalies, Huánuco Informe CVR
  6. 30 dead bodies found in the Huallaga river

    Thirty bodies of presumed DEA informants were found floating in the waters of the Huallaga River, although others said they were of peasants presumed to be Shining Path or drug traffickers. The official version was that it was a settling of scores between drug traffickers and Shining Path members, but …

    Río Huallaga, departamento de Huánuco, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 1653-1654
  7. Slaughter of Molinos

    The MRTA tried to take the city of Tarma in an operation that ended in the Molinos massacre. The Army's review of surrendered guerrillas showed the MRTA that for the forces of order there were no good and bad subversives. The operation had been planned to respond to the strong …

    Tarma, Junín, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 71-72
  8. Execution of three PNP officers in Uchiza

    Major PNP Carlos Farfan Correa, Captain PNP Walker Moscoso Carrera and Ensign PNP Walter Rengifo Lopez were taken prisoner during the attack on Uchiza. They were taken to the main square where they were subjected to a 'popular trial' in front of the population. They were asked to surrender publicly …

    Plaza de armas de Uchiza, provincia de Tocache, departamento de San Martín, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 3551-3552, 3555
  9. Execution of Luis Paredes and Eloy Robles in Jocos

    On July 10, 1988, Luis Paredes and Eloy Robles, leaders of the Jocos Cooperative in Cachachi, were executed by the PCP-SL. Luis Paredes had assumed leadership of the cooperative in July 1987, apparently following directives from the PCP-SL, and proceeded to parcel out the land, including as beneficiaries employees, former …

    Jocos, Cachachi, Cajabamba, Perú Informe CVR, página 489
  10. Execution of leaders of Cooperativa Jocos

    On May 10, 1987, the PCP-SL called a general assembly at the Jocos Cooperative in Cachachi, taking advantage of the celebration of San Isidro. Two months later, in July 1987, Luis Paredes took over the management of the cooperative, apparently following the directives of the PCP-SL, and proceeded to parcel …

    Jocos, Cachachi, Cajabamba, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 489-490
  11. Murder of bee-eaters in Colca

    In 1988, in the town of Colca, Raquia district, Cajatambo province, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso executed two people accused of cattle rustling. This type of killing of people considered 'undesirable' or 'antisocial behavior' was part of the Shining Path's strategy to establish its presence in rural communities through acts of 'popular …

    Colca, distrito de Raquia, Cajatambo, Lima, Perú Informe CVR (página 472)
  12. Execution of Abraham Victorio Herrera in Tuntur

    Abraham Victorio Herrera, known as 'Trucha', was executed by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the locality of Tuntur-Tocanca, in the province of Cajatambo. This assassination occurred in the context of the expansion of the PCP-SL's main force base operations in the highlands north of Lima. The increase in violence in 1988 …

    Tuntur-Tocanca, Cajatambo, Lima, Perú Informe CVR, página 472
  13. Execution of Janio García Herbozo in Gorgor

    Janio García Herbozo was executed by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the main square of the town of Gorgor, Cajatambo province. Prior to his execution, he was subjected to a "popular trial" where he was accused of extorting money from the inhabitants of Cochas. This murder was part of a series …

    Plaza principal de Gorgor, Cajatambo, Lima, Perú Informe CVR, página 470-471
  14. Execution in Pacllón of authorities and teachers

    In June 1985, members of the military forces of the PCP-SL executed four people in Pacllón, Bolognesi province, accused of having denounced the PCP-SL. The victims were Máximo Ibarra Paucar, Director of the Educational Center; Abelardo Duran Padilla, Judge; Sósimo Mendoza Huaranga, teacher; and Joel Mendoza Huaranga, farmer. This is …

    Pacllón, Bolognesi, Ancash, Perú Informe CVR, página 479 (Cronología Ancash-Lima)
  15. Executions in Pacllón

    Between 1985 and 1986, an armed Shining Path column executed four people in Pacllón, Bolognesi province. The victims were Máximo Ibarra Paucar (director of the Educational Center), Judge Abelardo Duran Carrera, teacher Zósimo Mendoza Huaranga and farmer Joel Mendoza Huaranga. All of them were accused by the PCP-SL of having …

    Pacllón, Bolognesi, Ancash, Perú Informe CVR, página 470
  16. Murder of 6 hikers in Tantar

    In June 1984, soldiers from the Concepción military base killed six people identified as Shining Path guerrillas in the town of Tantar, Vilcashuamán district. This event occurred in the context of the military counteroffensive initiated in 1983 against the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the region. The Vilcashuamán military base had been …

    Tantar, Vilcashuamán, Ayacucho Informe CVR (página 62, cronología)
  17. People's trial with four killed in Morcolla

    On January 24, 1984, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso carried out a new "people's trial" in the town of Morcolla, Lucanas province. During this event, four villagers were killed under the accusation of "snitching", that is, of being informers for the forces of law and order. This was the second popular trial …

    Morcolla, Lucanas, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, página 130
  18. Rape in Parccocucho

    In 1984, in the annex of Parccocucho, district of Vilcashuaman, department of Ayacucho, a case of rape occurred in the context of the internal armed conflict. The testimony mentions that two men picked up a girl and insulted her, accusing her of having relations with terrorists. Two hours later they …

    Anexo de Parccocucho, Distrito de Vilcashuaman, Provincia de Vilcashuaman, Departamento de Ayacucho Informe CVR, página 361
  19. Execution of three community leaders in Soras

    On November 26, 1983, the PCP-SL executed three Soras community leaders, accusing them of being informers. This event occurred in a context where the demands of the war were becoming more pressing and the support of the community members was becoming more and more forced, with public demonstrations of rejection, …

    Soras, Lucanas, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR
  20. Capture and execution of Oscar, leader of the PCP-SL in Lucanamarca

    On March 22, 1983, the population of Lucanamarca organized a platoon to capture Oscar, an important local leader of the PCP-SL. They found him in his hideout at 1:00 a.m. and took him to the plaza. At dawn, they concentrated the population and Oscar was condemned to death. He was …

    Lucanamarca, Huancasancos, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 1864-1865
  21. First popular trial in Lucanamarca against Marciano Huancahuari

    The PCP-SL held the first popular trial in Lucanamarca against 74-year-old Marciano Huancahuari, vice-president of the community, along with his wife and son-in-law. Huancahuari was one of the older leaders of the community and had held almost every position. The three people were tied up blindfolded, read accusations of being …

    Lucanamarca, Huancasancos, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 1852-1853
  22. First popular trial in Lucanamarca

    The first popular trial carried out by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in Lucanamarca occurred on February 17, 1983. The victim was a 74-year-old community member who served as vice-president of the community. This community member had held almost every position in both the community and the district throughout his life. He …

    Lucanamarca, Huancasancos, Ayacucho Informe CVR, páginas 52-53
  23. Marine raid in Luricocha

    In 1983, Marines committed crimes and abuses in communities in the Luricocha district. Testimonies describe the marines as coming from 'another nation', evidencing the local population's perception of the military as foreigners. Because some villagers were linked to terrorism, the marines indiscriminately killed villagers.

    Distrito de Luricocha, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, página 4172
  24. Popular trial against professor Emilio in Sacsamarca

    In January 1983, the first popular trial was held in Sacsamarca organized by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso against Professor Emilio. The professor was accused of being a traitor by the Shining Path and publicly executed in the town square. This popular trial was one of the first events of its kind …

    Sacsamarca, Huancasancos, Ayacucho Informe CVR, página 52
  25. First popular trial in Sancos against Alejandro Marquina

    The PCP-SL carried out the first popular trial in Sancos against the justice of the peace and teacher Alejandro Marquina. The militants took Marquina out of their homes along with William Molina, Cesario Sumari's wife and another community member. They were brought in with their hands tied, blindfolded and their …

    Sancos, Huancasancos, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 1851-1853
  26. Assault on Huamanga CRAS and rescue of hikers prisoners

    Shining Path command assaulted the Huamanga CRAS and rescued its prisoners, managing to escape without an adequate response from the police forces. The assault on the Huamanga prison forced different observers to consider the PCP-SL as a major threat. Hours after the attack, a group of members of the Republican …

    Huamanga, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 63-64
  27. Execution of Ninabamba and Mollebamba peasants by PCP-SL

    In 1982, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso executed several peasants from the communities of Ninabamba and Mollebamba in retaliation. This action was a direct response to the capture of five members of Sendero Luminoso by law enforcement and ronderos in the area. Those captured had been transferred and five of them subsequently …

    Ninabamba y Mollebamba, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, p. 115-116
  28. Execution of local leaders of PCP-SL in Pujas for opposition to land distribution

    In Pujas, the PCP-SL proposed to distribute the farms of those who had more land, which directly affected the interests of the local PCP-SL commanders. These leaders opposed this measure and were executed by the PCP-SL itself. This fact shows the internal contradictions within the Shining Path organization.

    Pujas, Vilcashuamán, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, página 1820
  29. Murders in Corralpampa

    In the Araqueda area a series of executions were carried out by the PCP-SL. In Corralpampa, Victorino Mora Villanueva, the evangelical brother Cirilo Ponce and another person identified as Mr. (the text does not provide the full name) were murdered. These murders were part of the PCP-SL's strategy of eliminating …

    Corralpampa, Araqueda, Cajabamba, Perú Informe CVR (página no especificada en el fragmento)

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