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 August 2002, the Commission of Truth and Reconciliation conducted inspections in Sancaypata, uncovering evidence of extrajudicial executions. The victims were allegedly detained, forced to dig their own graves, and executed by orders of Captain Santiago Picón Pesantes, known as 'Capitán Chacal'. An exhumation revealed disturbed graves, with remains of …
In April 2002, the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Forced Disappearances, Extrajudicial Executions, and Exhumation of Clandestine Graves was established by Resolution No. 631-2002-MP-FN. This office plays a crucial role in investigating serious human rights violations and is led by a specialized senior prosecutor. The office requires reinforcement in technical-legal aspects, …
In 2002, several inmates at the Castro-Castro Prison in Lima, Peru, were reportedly executed extrajudicially. Witnesses described how a group of prisoners, including Ramiro Alberto Ninaquispe Flores and Andrés Agüero Garamendi, were shot after attempting to leave their cells. The incident highlights the severe human rights violations occurring within the …
In 2002, multiple testimonies reported the extrajudicial executions of inmates at the Castro-Castro Prison in Lima. Notable victims included Fernando Alfredo Orozco García, who was reportedly taken and killed by masked individuals, and Julia Marlene Olivos Peña, who was executed after being recognized by agents. These events highlight the severe …
The Barrios Altos massacre involved the extrajudicial execution of fifteen people and the injury of four others. In 1995, Judge Antonia Saquicuray declared the Amnesty Law No. 26479 inapplicable to the Barrios Altos case, arguing that crimes against humanity cannot be subject to amnesty. This decision was supported by Senior …
In April 1995, a criminal complaint was filed by Prosecutor Ana Magallanes against five army members for extrajudicial executions in Barrios Altos. The case was initially opened by Judge Antonia Saquicuray, but a jurisdictional dispute arose. The case was ultimately closed when the Amnesty Law (26479) was enacted on June …
In May 1992, an operation known as 'Mudanza I' took place at the Miguel Castro-Castro Prison in Peru, resulting in the extrajudicial execution of inmates. High-ranking officials of the Peruvian National Police, including Generals Miguel Barriga Gallardo, Abraham Malpartida Salazar, and Federico Hurtado Ezquerre, were implicated in the incident. The …
The text refers to a period when the relationship between the Vicarías de la Solidaridad and the Peruvian armed forces improved, as the latter began investigating and sanctioning human rights violations more effectively. Despite this progress, the case of Chillutira stands out as an exception, where extrajudicial executions occurred. This …
In 1991, members of the Peruvian Army, including Fabio Javier Urquizo Ayma, were involved in human rights violations in Ayacucho. These actions were part of a covert anti-subversive operation managed by the Army's Intelligence Services. The operations were documented in a secret diary, which detailed the involvement of various army …
In April 1990, a group of individuals, including Julio Huamaní Huisa and José Eusebio Huamaní Charccahuana, were detained and subsequently executed extrajudicially at Cerro Capullullo. The executions involved the use of grenades and firearms, resulting in the deaths of several individuals, including Zenón Huisa Pacco, who suffered from stab wounds …
In 1990, the PCP-SL managed to place 11 of its militants in the Assembly of the University of the Center, leading to an intense internal conflict marked by violent clashes with the MRTA. This struggle for control resulted in numerous casualties among faculty, students, and staff. The situation was exacerbated …
On November 4, 1989, two patrols from the anti-subversive Battalion Inclán of the Peruvian Army entered the district of Pucará in the province of Huancayo. Disguised as members of the subversive group MRTA, they extrajudicially executed eight individuals. This event was investigated by the Commission of Truth and Reconciliation, which …
In January 1988, Dr. Carlos Escobar Pineda, the Superior Prosecutor in the judicial district of San Martín, received reports of the illegal detention of 35 individuals. Official records later confirmed the reappearance of only 28 of these individuals. The counter-subversive campaign during this period included extrajudicial executions.
In February 1987, a commission from Amnesty International investigated events at Peruvian prisons, leading to a report that revealed extrajudicial executions by security forces. Over 90 prisoners were executed in Lurigancho, and the Pabellón Azul in El Frontón was destroyed with inmates still inside. The report attributed responsibility to high-ranking …
The El Frontón Prison Massacre involved the extrajudicial execution of inmates following a prison uprising. On June 19, 1986, Peruvian military forces, including the Infantería de Marina, were implicated in the killing of surrendered inmates. The massacre was temporarily halted by the arrival of a helicopter carrying journalists, but executions …
In June 1986, following a prison riot at El Frontón Island in Peru, members of the Peruvian Navy allegedly carried out extrajudicial executions of inmates who had already surrendered and were under custody. The executions were followed by the demolition of the prison's Blue Pavilion using explosives, which reportedly led …
In June 1986, allegations emerged of extrajudicial executions at Lurigancho prison in Peru, following a rebellion that had been subdued by the military. The government, led by President Alan García, admitted the possibility of excessive force and initiated investigations. The investigations found responsibility among members of the Guardia Republicana, leading …
In 1986, the Peruvian government, led by the PAP, violently repressed riots in three prisons in Lima. This decision, criticized by the CVR, resulted in a high number of deaths and indications of extrajudicial executions. The incident marked a turning point in the government's approach to handling subversion and human …
In Pucayacu, seven defenseless civilians were executed by military personnel under orders from higher authorities. The incident involved the use of a submachine gun to carry out the executions, followed by the burial of the victims in pre-dug graves. The event was investigated by a Congressional Commission, which concluded that …
During the conflict in Peru, the military's counterinsurgency efforts against the PCP-SL led to severe human rights violations. The military's strategy resulted in extrajudicial executions and the establishment of clandestine detention and torture centers, notably in Huanta and Huamanga. The situation was exacerbated by the prohibition of humanitarian organizations and …
In December 1984, a hundred campesinos from the communities of Putis, Cayramayo, Vizcatampata, and Rodeo were extrajudicially executed by military personnel stationed in Putis. The military suspected the campesinos of being linked to the PCP-SL due to the group's frequent movements in the area. Additionally, the military sought to seize …
On October 22, 1984, in Paucarbamba, Peru, military forces and local campesino patrols detained and executed Lucio Anselmo Gaspar Cabezas, Teodomiro Gaspar Cabezas, Alfredo Montes Palomino, and another individual. They were accused of being responsible for actions committed by the Shining Path (PCP-SL) in the area. This event was part …
In 1984, General Adrián Huamán Centeno took over as the head of the military command in Ayacucho, a region heavily affected by the conflict with the PCP-SL. Despite efforts to gain local support through economic measures, his tenure saw a significant increase in extrajudicial executions and disappearances. Huamán's strategy included …
In April 1983, members of the Peruvian Army committed severe human rights violations against residents of Totos, a locality in Cangallo, Ayacucho. The victims were arbitrarily detained and executed extrajudicially. This event was later investigated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, highlighting the grave abuses committed by the military forces.
In 1983, a series of forced disappearances and extrajudicial executions occurred in Totos, Cangallo Province, Peru. These acts were carried out by members of the Peruvian Army stationed at the Totos Military Base, targeting individuals suspected of being associated with the Shining Path insurgency. The events are indicative of a …
In 1983, a series of extrajudicial executions took place in Lucanamarca, a small village in Peru. These events were part of a larger pattern of violence during the internal conflict in Peru, where state forces and insurgent groups were involved in human rights violations. The Lucanamarca massacre is one of …
In 1983, during a period of intense political violence in Peru, eight teachers affiliated with the SUTEP union were detained and executed extrajudicially by the Guardia Civil in the regions of Cangallo and Ayacucho. This event was part of a broader pattern of repression against educators, who were often suspected …
In March 1982, members of the Peruvian security forces (FFPP) carried out extrajudicial executions of wounded members of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) at a hospital in Huamanga. This incident highlighted the severe human rights violations occurring during the internal conflict in Peru. The event drew attention to the need for …
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