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. Ethnic Discrimination and Violence in Peru

    In 1989, a detainee in Cerro de Pasco, Peru, reported being subjected to ethnic discrimination and violence by soldiers. The detainee was insulted with derogatory terms such as 'cholo' and 'serrano,' which were used to demean and justify aggression. This reflects the broader societal issue of ethnic discrimination against Quechua-speaking …

    Cerro de Pasco, Peru Testimonio 500149, página 110

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