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 September 26, 2002, in San Alejandro, Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru, Indalecio was detained at his home by members of the Peruvian Navy. He was subsequently burned with gasoline, resulting in severe injuries. His mother, Rosa Albarran, discovered the aftermath, finding her home destroyed and her son's flesh scattered around the …
During the internal conflict in Peru, both the Shining Path (PCP-SL) and the Armed Forces committed severe human rights violations. The Shining Path exerted absolute power over civilians, while the Armed Forces treated those they were supposed to protect with contempt. Numerous testimonies recount the terror and control exerted by …
A series of violent incidents occurred in Siderperu, involving armed individuals who forcibly entered homes and kidnapped residents. Pedro Pablo López Gonzáles was assaulted and taken from his home by armed men who vandalized his property with threatening messages. Denis Atilio Castillo Chávez and his family were also targeted, with …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled on the Barrios Altos massacre case, declaring the nullity of amnesty laws that shielded perpetrators from accountability. This landmark decision emphasized the inadmissibility of legal provisions that prevent the investigation and punishment of serious human rights violations, such as torture and forced disappearances.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that the self-amnesty laws in Peru were incompatible with the American Convention on Human Rights. As a result, these laws were deemed to have no legal effect and could not obstruct the investigation and punishment of those responsible for human rights violations. This …
On March 14, 2001, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Peru's amnesty laws, specifically Laws No. 26479 and No. 26492, were incompatible with the American Convention on Human Rights. These laws, which were enacted to provide amnesty for acts committed during the fight against terrorism from 1980 to …
On June 16, 1995, Judge Antonia Saquicuray of the Sixteenth Specialized Criminal Court in Lima requested the military to present four members of the 'Colina Group' to her court as detainees. This action followed the court's declaration of the inapplicability of Article 1 of Law 26479, which granted general amnesty …
During the Operativo Aries, members of the Peruvian Navy entered San Alejandro to intervene against terrorist organizations. They targeted the Pomatanta family, suspecting their son Indalecio of possessing firearms. After failing to obtain information, they set Indalecio on fire, leading to his death after a prolonged agony.
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 1995, the government of Alberto Fujimori in Peru enacted an Amnesty Law that granted amnesty to military, police, and civilian personnel accused of human rights violations during the fight against terrorism. This law led to the release of officers convicted for the La Cantuta massacre and other human rights …
In 1995, the Peruvian Congress passed a law granting amnesty to military personnel, absolving them of numerous human rights violations committed during the internal conflict. This legislation, along with administrative intervention at the National University of Education (UNE), marked the beginning of a new phase of institutionalized silence regarding violence …
In 1994, the CNDDHH received reports of severe human rights violations during Operation Aries in the Alto Huallaga region of Peru. The military campaign targeted civilian populations, including children and the elderly, under the pretext of combating insurgent groups. A delegation from the CNDDDHH, along with other officials, visited the …
In April 1994, the Peruvian military conducted an operation known as 'Aries' targeting subversive groups in the Huallaga region. General Rodríguez Riveros admitted to the operation's activities, which included confrontations with alleged subversives. Reports emerged of human rights violations, including the execution of civilians, as denounced by Amalia Tolentino Hipolo, …
Operation Aries involved a series of military incursions into the Bolsón Primavera region, supported by helicopter gunships. The military's orders were to eliminate all members of the PCP-SL, leading to numerous civilian casualties. Survivors recall the indiscriminate violence and the labeling of civilians as terrorists.
The text describes a horrific event where the army attacked civilians, leading to a massacre. Men were killed, and women were subjected to sexual violence. The testimonies highlight the brutality and fear experienced by the victims, with accounts of people fleeing to the mountains to escape the violence.
During the Operativo Aries in 1994, severe human rights violations were reported, including the sexual assault of minors by military personnel. Testimonies collected by the CVR indicate that some members of the armed forces used rape as a method to instill fear in local populations. On April 8, 1994, 15 …
On August 19, 1993, a group of terrorists from Sendero Luminoso, accompanied by Asháninka natives, attacked the area around Mazamari. They assaulted homes and villages, killing fifty-five people, including children, women, and men, and injuring eleven others. The attackers used weapons such as machetes, axes, and spears, and looted the …
In July 1992, a resident of San José, Azángaro, Puno, was attacked in his home by two armed individuals suspected to be members of the PCP-SL. They interrogated him about the whereabouts of the president of the Community of Chaupiari, resorting to physical violence when he denied knowledge. This event …
On June 23, 1992, a group of 4 to 5 armed individuals forcibly entered the home of Jesús Manfredo Noriega Ríos in Pueblo Joven 'Javier Heraud'. They threatened the family, abducted Jesús Manfredo, and vandalized the property with slogans supporting 'Presidente Gonzalo PCP'. The incident occurred under suspicious circumstances as …
During the 1980s, Peru experienced a severe internal armed conflict marked by widespread violence. The Peruvian parliament's failure to adequately address the subversion contributed to human rights violations. The situation worsened after the coup on April 5, 1992, when a process of normative corruption emerged, leading to impunity for state …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru executed a self-coup with the support of the military, dissolving Congress and ruling by decree. This period saw significant changes in the legal and organizational structure of the state, particularly in anti-terrorism legislation, which led to systematic human rights violations. The …
The coup d'état on April 5, 1992, in Peru was led by President Alberto Fujimori, with key figures like Vladimiro Montesinos and Nicolás Hermoza Ríos playing significant roles. This event marked the subordination of democratic processes to a counter-subversive strategy, leading to a dictatorial regime characterized by corruption and human …
The coup d'état on April 5, 1992, led by President Alberto Fujimori, marked the collapse of the rule of law in Peru. The coup had significant public support as many were willing to sacrifice democracy for security amidst the urban offensive by the PCP-SL. Following the coup, a death squad …
On April 5, 1992, a coup d'état in Peru led to the establishment of a de facto regime that suspended democratic institutions. This regime, known as the 'Government of Emergency and National Reconstruction,' governed by decree and used state resources to organize covert operational groups. These groups were responsible for …
In 1992, a series of violent deaths occurred involving students from various faculties in Peru. These incidents included shootings, decapitations, and disappearances, often involving military-style interventions. The events highlight a period of significant unrest and human rights violations in the country.
In 1992, individuals detained by police in Peru were subjected to severe torture and abuse. Detainees were coerced to falsely confess to being terrorists under the threat of further violence. The police, led by Major Cesar Coquis Coz, used methods such as electric shocks and physical beatings, and fabricated evidence …
The Barrios Altos and La Cantuta massacres were carried out by the Colina Group, a death squad within the Peruvian Army, under the influence of Vladimiro Montesinos, the presidential advisor to then-President Alberto Fujimori. These operations were coordinated with high-ranking military officials and involved the use of resources from the …
In August 1991, Santiago Martin Rivas and Carlos Pichilingüe Guevara developed the Plan Cipango, ostensibly to guide the Army Intelligence's operations against subversive elements. However, it is believed to have served as a cover for the activities of the Grupo Colina death squad. The plan's operational areas coincided with locations …
Hugo Bustíos Saavedra was assassinated, leading to a criminal process against Army officers Víctor La Vera Hernández and Amador Vidal Sambenito for homicide. Simultaneously, the Military Justice system opened its own investigation and later confirmed a resolution to remove the accused from the process. The military defendants then claimed double …
On February 5, 1991, Benedicto Jiménez was appointed as the liaison officer between DIRCOTE and SIN by President Alberto Fujimori. This appointment marked the beginning of increased collaboration between intelligence services and DIRCOTE, with SIN analysts entering to assist in analyzing seized documentation. However, it was later revealed that some …
In 1991, military forces in Morococha, Peru, conducted aggressive operations under the guise of searching for subversive elements. These operations included violent raids on homes and union offices, resulting in the detention and mistreatment of individuals, including a biology teacher named Ospina. The military's actions, which were purportedly aimed at …
During the conflict between the MRTA and PCP-SL, human rights violations, including sexual violence, were reported. A testimony describes the capture, sexual assault, and murder of a female PCP-SL member by MRTA members following a confrontation. The incident highlights the brutal tactics used by subversive groups during this period.
During the early 1990s, Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) organized forced evacuations of civilians in response to military incursions. These evacuations often involved cruel and inhumane treatment of the displaced population. A harrowing account from a campesino in Chungui describes how a mother was forced to silence her crying infant, resulting …
In 1991, the Peruvian military established a clandestine strategy to combat subversion, forming a unit known as the Colina Group. This unit, composed of intelligence agents from the Army Intelligence Service, operated under the direction of the Peruvian Army Intelligence Directorate. The operations carried out by this group were later …
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 1991, a series of extrajudicial killings were carried out by a special group of the Peruvian Army in Ayacucho. The killings were initially attributed to subversive elements, but intelligence reports later revealed the involvement of military personnel. Notable victims included the former mayor of Humanga, Leonor Zamora Concha, and …
In late April, a military patrol in Peru detained several individuals, including Efraín Alvarez Charccahuana and Grimaldo Huisa Alcahuamán, under accusations of terrorism. The patrol engaged in human rights violations, including physical abuse and torture, as they sought information about weapons. Grimaldo Huisa Alcahuamán was last seen being detained and …
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 the first semester of 1990, the Peruvian Armed Forces intensified counter-subversive operations in the Mantaro Valley, targeting the University Nacional del Centro. These operations involved military incursions to remove subversive symbols and detain individuals associated with the PCP-SL. Many detainees were released only to be followed, re-arrested, and in …
In 1990, members of the Sendero Luminoso, a militant group, committed numerous atrocities against the Ashaninka people and others in Peru. The testimonies describe how individuals who attempted to escape were brutally murdered, and many suffered from severe conditions like anemia. The narrative also recounts personal losses, including the deaths …
On 11 December 1989, members of the PCP-SL massacred communers in the village of Paccha, located in the district of Vinchos, province of Huamanga, Ayacucho, Peru. The president of the community, Esteban Chumbez López, along with Faustino Jayo López, Julián Blas López, and at least nineteen other individuals were humiliated, …
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 early November 1989, a counter-subversive battalion led by Lieutenant Marco Antonio Llontop Jesús conducted an operation in Pucará, Peru. They targeted Paulino Cabezas, suspected of supplying arms to the Sendero Luminoso. Paulino and his son Raúl were detained and subsequently executed by Llontop, who shot them in the back …
In October 1989, Roberto Quintana Vivanco, a professor and political activist, was subjected to a violent military raid at his farm in Villa Gloria Alta, Abancay. Armed soldiers, disguised with balaclavas, invaded his property, looted valuables, and destroyed livestock. Quintana was subsequently detained, beaten, and held in harsh conditions at …
In 1989, the district of Pangoa in Peru, which includes approximately 34 native communities, faced significant threats from the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso. The group exerted control over the territory, leading to forced displacement, servitude, and slavery among the local population. Communities without adequate protection were particularly vulnerable to attacks, …
The Colina Group was a death squad in Peru, operating under the guise of counter-subversive efforts. It was structured as a direct control intelligence network, utilizing mobile teams for targeted operations. The existence of such groups led to significant human rights violations, as they were involved in extrajudicial killings and …
In 1989, the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) was actively operating in the district of Yarinacocha, Ucayali, Peru. They were recruiting adolescents under threats to their lives. This event is part of a broader pattern of forced recruitment by the MRTA across various regions in Peru, targeting young individuals and …
In 1989, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) carried out a series of targeted assassinations in the Cajatambo province of Peru. Notable victims included Marcelino Mendoza Dávila, President of the community of Cochas, and several other community leaders and educators. These acts were part of a broader campaign of violence against local …
In response to increasing violence from the PCP-SL and MRTA, the government of Alan García declared a State of Emergency in all provinces and districts of Junín in November 1988. This led to the military taking control, resulting in numerous human rights violations, including threats, kidnappings, torture, extrajudicial killings, and …
In September 1988, members of the Shining Path, including individuals known as Mirko, Jairo, and Stalin, carried out a violent attack on a brothel in Tingo María. They killed the sex workers and the owner of the establishment. Additionally, a group of drugged men present at the scene were taken …
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