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.
The La Cantuta massacre involved the murder of nine students and a professor from the Universidad La Cantuta, with their bodies discovered on 12 July 1993 in Cieneguilla, Lima. Investigations led by journalists like Ricardo Uceda faced significant challenges, including threats and lack of cooperation from authorities. The event highlighted …
On June 24, 1992, journalist Pedro Yauri was detained and subsequently disappeared in Huacho, Peru. His disappearance was part of a series of violent events in Peru during 1992, which included actions by paramilitary groups and the unjust condemnation of individuals accused of terrorism. The period was marked by significant …
Pedro Yauri Bustamante, a journalist, disappeared in 1992, prompting public denunciations and investigations by press guilds and the Ministry of Public Affairs. Despite efforts by his family and human rights organizations, his whereabouts remain unknown. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights recommended a serious investigation and compensation for his family.
On June 1, 1991, several individuals were detained in Barrios Altos, Lima, Peru, under accusations of terrorism. This event was linked to the activities of a paramilitary death squad known as the 'Destacamento Colina,' which was reportedly connected to state intelligence services. Investigations into these activities were met with resistance …
Bárbara D'Achille, a journalist for El Comercio, was assassinated by members of the Shining Path on 31 May 1989. At the time of her death, she was not covering the conflict but was traveling as a reporter specializing in ecology. Her murder highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in Peru …
Hugo Bustíos, a Peruvian journalist known for his commitment to human rights, was murdered on November 24, 1988, in Huanta, Peru. Before his death, he wrote a letter to his daughter expressing his dedication to reporting the truth about the violence and human rights abuses occurring in his region. His …
Journalist Hugo Bustíos was assassinated in 1988 near Quinrapata, Huanta, Peru. The attack was carried out by individuals dressed in civilian clothes, and witnesses later identified military personnel from the Base of Castropampa as the perpetrators. Despite evidence and witness testimonies, the investigation faced significant delays due to lack of …
On January 26, 1983, eight journalists were killed in the community of Uchuraccay, Peru. This tragic event highlighted the severe risks faced by the press in reporting the truth during a period of intense political violence. The incident is one of several examples of the high cost paid by journalists …
In January 1983, the armed forces assumed control over the regions of Ayacucho and Huancavelica in Peru. This period saw increased pressure from the government and military on the press in conflict areas, alongside actions to influence public perception. The regional press adopted the government's labeling of PCP-SL members as …
The tragedy of Uchuraccay refers to the killing of eight journalists and their guide in the village of Uchuraccay, Peru, in 1983. The incident sparked significant controversy and debate over the role of the military and the media in the conflict. The event led to accusations against the military for …
In 1980, President Fernando Belaunde Terry restored press freedom in Peru as his first act of government. This period marked the beginning of a free and competitive press environment, which had to navigate the challenges of reporting on the rise of terrorism by Sendero Luminoso, as well as issues like …
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