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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1817 2003
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  1. Pabellón Azul Prison Riot and Military Intervention

    The Pabellón Azul prison riot involved a violent confrontation between inmates and the Infantería de Marina. The intervention resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of several military personnel and inmates. The operation was criticized for its lack of planning and excessive use of force, leading to a high number …

    Pabellón Azul página 759
  2. Prison Interventions in San Pedro and San Juan Bautista

    On June 18 and 19, a military intervention took place in the prisons of San Pedro and San Juan Bautista in Peru. The intervention involved the use of excessive military force, including war rifles, grenades, and explosives, against inmates who were armed with makeshift weapons. The operation, driven by government …

    San Pedro (Lurigancho) and San Juan Bautista (El Frontón), Peru página 750

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