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.
Luis Antonio Morales Ortega, a well-known journalist, was murdered on July 13, 1991, in Ayacucho, Peru. Five days later, on July 18, 1991, Celestina Huallanca Hinostroza, a witness to the murder, along with her family, was killed in their home. The murders are believed to be connected to her status …
Luis Morales Ortega, a journalist, was assassinated in Ayacucho, Peru, on July 13, 1991. The operation was carried out by a group that included future members of the 'Grupo Colina', a notorious death squad. The assassination was meticulously planned, with surveillance starting in May 1991, and was executed by a …
The assassination of a journalist in Ayacucho was meticulously planned and executed with alleged support from high-ranking military officials. Surveillance on the journalist began on May 14, 1991, and the operation was carried out by a team of four individuals. The mission was to eliminate the journalist by July 13, …
In July 1991, journalist Luis Antonio Morales Ortega was assassinated in the city of Huamanga. The perpetrators of this act were identified as military personnel. This event is part of a broader context of violence in the region during this period.
On November 24, 1988, journalists Hugo Bustíos and Eduardo Rojas were ambushed while traveling on a motorcycle near Quinrapata, Peru. Despite identifying themselves as journalists, they were fired upon by assailants with covered faces. Bustíos was severely injured and later killed when an explosive device was placed on his body.
On December 8, 1984, journalist Vicky Peláez and cameraman Percy Raborg from Canal 2 were kidnapped by members of the MRTA. The kidnappers demanded that the channel broadcast a video with their demands to the government. This incident highlighted the MRTA's tactic of using media coverage to gain attention for …
Jaime Ayala, a journalist, disappeared after visiting a military base in Huanta, Ayacucho, Peru. Despite official claims that he left the base shortly after his visit, his family reported him missing and filed a complaint for kidnapping. The military and local authorities provided conflicting accounts of his whereabouts, and there …
Journalist Jaime Ayala was tortured and murdered by members of the Peruvian Navy in August 1984. His disappearance was confirmed by multiple witnesses, including a former Marine who testified that Ayala was killed and his remains were scattered in the Estadio de Huanta. The incident occurred just before a visit …
Jaime Boris Ayala Sulca, a 22-year-old journalist, disappeared on February 2, 1984, after entering the Huanta Military Base. Witnesses, including his family members, saw him enter but not leave the military base. Ayala Sulca was known for his work in exposing human rights violations by the military through his roles …
The judicial process concerning the Uchuraccay massacre began on January 30, 1983, following the exhumation of journalists' bodies. The case was marked by irregularities, including jurisdictional issues and procedural errors, and extended over five years until a definitive sentence was issued on June 14, 1988. Despite the sentence, the process …
On January 26, 1983, eight journalists were massacred in the village of Uchuraccay, Peru. Prior to the massacre, a group of Sinchis had entered the community and incited the villagers against the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso). This event occurred during a period of intense conflict between the Peruvian state and …
On January 26, 1983, eight journalists from national newspapers and a guide were killed by villagers in Uchuraccay, Huanta. This tragic event highlighted the dangers faced by journalists during the internal conflict in Peru and drew international attention to the region.
In early 1983, the investigation into the murder of journalists in Uchuraccay, Ayacucho, faced significant challenges due to initial procedural irregularities. The case involved the identification and accusation of several local villagers, who were suspected of killing the journalists after mistaking them for members of the PCP-SL. The investigation expanded …
In 1983, the community of Uchuraccay in Ayacucho, Peru, experienced a tragic event when they killed eight journalists and their guide, fearing reprisals from the PCP Sendero Luminoso. This incident was part of a larger conflict involving the PCP-SL and the Peruvian Armed Forces, which led to a cycle of …
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