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 Huaycán, Sendero Luminoso attempted to exert influence through intimidation and armed presence at local events. Despite their efforts, the local leadership, aligned with IU, resisted their tactics and maintained a focus on community development and democratic processes. The failure of Sendero Luminoso to adapt to local needs and their …
The PCP-SL (Shining Path) used fear and intimidation to control Asháninka communities in Peru. They threatened the Asháninka with punishment, torture, and death for non-compliance or dissent. The group spread distrust within communities and families, and manipulated the Asháninka into fearing the military, further isolating them.
Lavalle, a community leader, was assassinated in Raucana, allegedly by members of the PCP-SL. Amnesty International reported that his murder was part of a campaign of intimidation against local leaders who opposed the PCP-SL's efforts to control the area. The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, …
In the early 1990s, grassroots organizations in Lima, particularly those involved in community kitchens, faced intimidation and discrediting campaigns by Sendero Luminoso. These campaigns targeted leaders like María Elena Moyano, who was a prominent figure in the Federation of Women of Villa El Salvador. The actions were part of a …
On March 26, 1991, a delegation led by Provincial Prosecutor Guillermo García Zamora attempted to investigate the situation of detainees at the Pampa Cangallo Military Base. Despite identifying themselves, the delegation faced intimidation, including explosive detonations, and was denied access to the base. This obstruction led to a Senate investigation, …
In 1990, military raids became a common occurrence in the marginalized neighborhoods of Lima, particularly in Raucana. Soldiers, often masked, conducted late-night searches of homes, instilling fear among residents who worried about being wrongfully detained or disappearing. Additionally, the military used intimidation tactics such as firing guns into the air …
In 1989, the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) exerted pressure on educational institutions, leading to the intimidation and resignation of union leaders. Dora Gómez, the president of the association, faced direct threats, prompting her to resign and leave the country. This event reflects the broader climate of fear …
In 1985, members of the PCP-SL interrupted a communal assembly in Chiara, Ayacucho, and demanded the resignation of the local mayor. When the mayor did not step down, thirty members of the PCP-SL returned to the town, captured him, and subjected him to a 'popular punishment' of thirty lashes in …
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