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 2002, there were significant tensions in San Ramón, Peru, due to fears of ideological resurgence among individuals who had previously been involved in subversive activities. The community expressed concerns about the potential for violence and the re-emergence of past conflicts, highlighting the deep-seated ideological divides that persisted in the …
In 1982, the Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI) in Peru, a guild of large and medium-sized industrialists, faced internal elections characterized by a lack of competition and a tradition of electing leaders through consensus rather than democratic processes. This approach led to perceptions of the guild as being conservative and …
In 1981, the concept of political warfare was discussed in Taiwan, emphasizing the strategic advantages gained not through direct military confrontation but through psychological and ideological influence. This approach, described as 'ideological total war,' aims to achieve political and military victories by altering the enemy's mindset and societal conditions, thus …
In May 1980, violence erupted in Chuschi, Peru, coinciding with the country's transition back to a constitutional government after twelve years of military dictatorship. The initial detentions of members of the Communist Party of Peru, Shining Path (PCP-SL), revealed the inadequacies of the prison system in handling ideologically driven inmates. …
In November 1979, during the I National Conference of the PCP-SL, Abimael Guzmán emphasized the need for the militarization of the party, which marked the beginning of an intensified internal armed conflict in Peru. The PCP-SL, under the ideology of 'Pensamiento Gonzalo', adopted a strategy of 'popular war', forming the …
In 1975, Abimael Guzmán, a key figure in the Shining Path (PCP-SL), visited a school in Ongoy, Peru, as an invited professor from the University San Cristóbal de Huamanga. During his visit, Guzmán delivered lectures to students focusing on national issues and the challenges faced by the peasantry. He criticized …
In 1970, following internal conflicts within the PCP-Bandera Roja, Abimael Guzmán established the PCP-Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) in Ayacucho, Peru. This new faction emerged from the CR 'José Carlos Mariátegui' and was influenced by Guzmán's ideological vision. The split was marked by Guzmán's isolation from the main party, leading to …
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