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 the Florida-Chanchamayo Mission, a gang of young people between 15 and 18 years old, incited by hikers, carried out a popular trial that ended with the summary execution of eight people. One of the victims was Sister Maria Agustina Rivas, 70 years old, from the Good Shepherd congregation, who …
On November 11, 1989, four peasant leaders from the annex of San Blas, district of Chambará, in Bajo Cunas, were kidnapped by presumed Shining Pathists and killed with shots to the head when they arrived at Chorrillos. This happened two days after the PCP-SL took over the town of Quero …
On November 11, 1989, in the annex of San Blas, district of Chambará, in Bajo Cunas, the subversives of the PCP-SL congregated the community in the State School for Minors. They held a 'popular trial' that concluded with the assassination of Vidal Paredes Ballasco, president of the community. This event …
Héctor Delgado Parker, former advisor to President Alan García and owner of Producciones Panamericana, was kidnapped around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Torres Paz and Enrique Villar, Santa Beatriz. His vehicle was intercepted by a yellow Datsun and a cherry pickup truck. The kidnappers fired machine guns, smashed the …
On Thursday, April 20, 1989, at 7:30 p.m., after several explosions and a subsequent blackout, a column of the PCP-SL took the main square of Acolla. The Shining Path guerrillas captured the APRA mayor Víctor Mayta Galarza and after a popular trial they assassinated him with two bullets to the …
Major PNP Carlos Farfan Correa, Captain PNP Walker Moscoso Carrera and Ensign PNP Walter Rengifo Lopez were taken prisoner during the attack on Uchiza. They were taken to the main square where they were subjected to a 'popular trial' in front of the population. They were asked to surrender publicly …
On January 26, 1989, the PCP-SL assassinated two women in the locality of Quiñota, province of Chumbivilcas, department of Cuzco. The murders were carried out after a 'popular trial', a characteristic practice of the PCP-SL to justify their executions. This event occurred in the context of the Shining Path offensive …
The PCP-SL murdered two women in the town of Quiñota, province of Chumbivilcas, after a 'popular trial'. These popular trials were a practice of the PCP-SL to impose their parallel justice and eliminate those they considered enemies or traitors.
In 1989, the PCP-SL carried out a 'popular trial' in the community of Nunumia, Cajatambo province, which resulted in the assassination of four people. The victims were Marcelino Mendoza Davila, President of the Cochas community; Agustin Chavarria Rojas, secretary of the same community; Professor Raul Chavarria Rosales; and Antonio Vega …
In 1989, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso carried out a 'popular trial' in the community of Nunumia, Cajatambo province, which resulted in the murder of four people. The victims were Marcelino Mendoza Davila, President of the Cochas community; Agustin Chavarria Rojas, secretary of the same community; professor Raul Chavarria Rosales; and Antonio …
A supposed column of PCP-SL members gathered the authorities of Andajes in the Plaza de Armas and subjected them to a popular trial. After this procedure, the authorities were shot to death. The event occurred in the district of Andajes, located in the province of Oyón, department of Lima. This …
A group of hikers murdered Luis Capcha, administrator of the Laive Production Unit of SAIS Cahuide, hanging him in his own office. First they subjected him to a kind of 'popular trial' where some of the sanctioned workers complained. Witnesses indicated that 'the engineer was not abusive and respected labor …
Janio García Herbozo was executed by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the main square of the town of Gorgor, Cajatambo province. Prior to his execution, he was subjected to a "popular trial" where he was accused of extorting money from the inhabitants of Cochas. This murder was part of a series …
On January 1, 1986, a group of sixty PCP-SL subversives raided the village of Agua Blanca, where a Self-Defense Committee had been organized under the leadership of peasant Andrés Cornelio Castañeda. In a popular trial, Castañeda was killed along with 15 other people. The peasant leader was tortured and brutally …
A group of 60 hikers raided the village of Agua Blanca, where a Self-Defense Committee had been organized under the leadership of peasant Andrés Cornelio Castañeda. They surprised and killed him, after a 'popular trial' in the soccer field, along with 15 other people. They went on a rampage against …
On June 24, 1984, elements of the PCP-SL (Shining Path) murdered 22 peasants in Ccaccamarca, La Mar province, Ayacucho. The murders occurred after the PCP-SL held a popular trial against the victims. This event occurred in the context of the second wave of the II Military Campaign of the PCP-SL, …
On January 24, 1984, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso carried out a new "people's trial" in the town of Morcolla, Lucanas province. During this event, four villagers were killed under the accusation of "snitching", that is, of being informers for the forces of law and order. This was the second popular trial …
At the end of October 1983, a Shining Path column entered the town of Morcolla and captured four people, including a teacher and a Puno merchant. They were taken to the town square and subjected to a "people's trial", accused of being "sheriffs and lackeys of the government". They were …
On June 24, 1983, in the annex of Huarautambo, in the district of Yanahuanca, a group of 30 men armed with firearms and homemade bombs assassinated Alcira Benavides Albeo de Madrid, after a "popular trial". This assassination was part of the PCP-SL's campaign against the "gamonales" landowners, under its "anti-feudal …
On June 24, 1983, a group of thirty subversives of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso assassinated Alcira Benavides Albeo in Madrid, annex of Huarautambo, district of Yanahuanca. She was accused of being a "gamonalista" and was subjected to a popular trial before her execution. After the assassination, her hacienda was looted and …
On April 9, 1983, Shining Path members entered Chuschi and assassinated the governor and four peasants after subjecting them to a "popular trial". This event is part of the PCP-SL strategy of "beating the countryside" by assassinating authorities and "enemies" in general. The assassinations took place in the context of …
The PCP-SL held the first popular trial in Lucanamarca against 74-year-old Marciano Huancahuari, vice-president of the community, along with his wife and son-in-law. Huancahuari was one of the older leaders of the community and had held almost every position. The three people were tied up blindfolded, read accusations of being …
The first popular trial carried out by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in Lucanamarca occurred on February 17, 1983. The victim was a 74-year-old community member who served as vice-president of the community. This community member had held almost every position in both the community and the district throughout his life. He …
In January 1983, the first popular trial was held in Sacsamarca organized by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso against Professor Emilio. The professor was accused of being a traitor by the Shining Path and publicly executed in the town square. This popular trial was one of the first events of its kind …
The PCP-SL carried out the first popular trial in Sancos against the justice of the peace and teacher Alejandro Marquina. The militants took Marquina out of their homes along with William Molina, Cesario Sumari's wife and another community member. They were brought in with their hands tied, blindfolded and their …
On November 19, 1982, the first People's Trial was held in Huancasancos against a person identified as "Moises". This event marked the beginning of the public popular trials carried out by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in this province. The popular trials that led to executions were the most shocking assassinations for …
On August 9, 1982, a villager from Llusita, Fajardo province, was murdered after a summary trial. This assassination was part of the PCP-SL's strategy to 'beat the countryside' by eliminating authorities and people considered 'enemies'. The event occurred in the context of a series of assassinations of authorities and villagers …
In July 1982, Marciano Huancahuari was assassinated by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in Lucanamarca. He was accused of being "rich" by the Shining Path. After his assassination, 600 sheep and 100 cows of his property were distributed among the population. This event is part of the PCP-SL's strategy to "beat the …
On June 1, 1982, a Shining Path detachment entered Concepción, in the province of Vilcashuamán. After carrying out a "popular trial", the PCP-SL assassinated a former governor and a local peasant. The victims were accused of having given lodging to the police. This was part of the Shining Path's strategy …
The gamonal surnamed Echegaray was assassinated by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the area of Pincos by means of a 'popular trial'. This event occurred shortly after the assassination of Civil Guard Captain Luis Rodriguez Hernandez in Talavera on March 3, 1982. The assassination was part of a series of violent …
On June 1, 1982, a Shining Path detachment assassinated the lieutenant governor of Concepción, Vilcashuamán, after accusing him of having given lodging to the police and subjecting him to a "popular trial". Along with him, a former governor and a peasant from the same locality were murdered. This event was …
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