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.
On October 4, 2002, the Second Special Criminal Court of Lima initiated legal proceedings against Vladimiro Montesinos Torres and several others. They were accused of being co-authors of crimes against life, body, and health, including aggravated homicide and kidnapping, in the case of Pedro Herminio Yauri Bustamante. Additionally, others were …
A series of violent incidents occurred in Siderperu, involving armed individuals who forcibly entered homes and kidnapped residents. Pedro Pablo López Gonzáles was assaulted and taken from his home by armed men who vandalized his property with threatening messages. Denis Atilio Castillo Chávez and his family were also targeted, with …
In May 1994, a police report identified several individuals as members of the MRTA, a Peruvian guerrilla group, involved in acts of treason. These acts included the kidnappings of David Ballón Vera and Raúl Hiraoka Torres, as well as extortion against Raúl Hiraoka Torres. The report named key suspects, including …
In October 1993, police operations were conducted to rescue businessman Raúl Hiraoka Torres, who was kidnapped by members of the MRTA. During these operations, several 'people's prisons' or 'people's prisons' were discovered in various properties. These makeshift prisons were often small, poorly ventilated spaces used to detain hostages.
On April 22, 1993, Pedro Miyasato, a glassware businessman, was violently kidnapped by members of the MRTA while on his way to work in La Victoria, Lima. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, the subversives fired shots to deter them. Miyasato was tortured during the abduction and, after attempting to …
David Ballón was kidnapped by members of the MRTA while driving in Surquillo, Lima. The kidnappers demanded a ransom from his family, but negotiations failed. Five months after his abduction, Ballón was tortured and murdered, and his body was found in San Miguel, Lima.
On February 23, 1993, members of the MRTA assassinated David Ballón Vera, a mining businessman, after he was kidnapped on September 11, 1992, in San Miguel, Lima. The assassination occurred due to a failure to reach an agreement on the ransom amount. This incident marked the first time the MRTA …
In 1993, several incidents involving the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) occurred in Lima, Peru. These included the capture of six MRTA members on February 26, a failed kidnapping attempt on March 29, and multiple attacks on businessmen throughout the year. Notably, on July 9, businessman Raúl Hiraoka Torres was …
David Ballón Vera, a businessman, was kidnapped and executed by the 'Fuerzas Especiales' of the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) in 1993. His body was found with gunshot wounds to the head, indicating he was subjected to physical abuse and deprivation before being killed. The incident was part of a …
David Armando Ballón Vera, a prominent mining engineer and businessman, was kidnapped and subsequently murdered by members of the MRTA on 11 September 1992. The incident occurred while he was driving his vehicle in the district of Surquillo, Lima. The assailants used an ambulance to intercept his vehicle, forcibly removed …
Hory Chlimper was kidnapped and held for seven months in harsh conditions that affected his physical health. He was released on August 4, 1992, after his family complied with the kidnappers' demands, which included distributing food in Lima's poor neighborhoods and paying a large sum of money. The kidnapping was …
In July 1992, shortly after the Tarata bombing, a professor and nine students from La Cantuta University were kidnapped and disappeared. This event occurred during a period of intense violence and unrest in Peru, leading to widespread calls for sensible military measures that would not punish innocents. The incident became …
On June 23, 1992, a group of 4 to 5 armed individuals forcibly entered the home of Jesús Manfredo Noriega Ríos in Pueblo Joven 'Javier Heraud'. They threatened the family, abducted Jesús Manfredo, and vandalized the property with slogans supporting 'Presidente Gonzalo PCP'. The incident occurred under suspicious circumstances as …
On March 22, members of the SIE kidnapped Mariela Barreto Riofano. Her dismembered body, showing signs of torture, was discovered on March 24 near kilometer 25 of the road to Canta in Lima. This event, along with the torture of her colleague Leonor La Rosa Bustamante, led to political repercussions …
On December 3, 1991, Hory Chlimper Halfin, a principal shareholder of Farmaindustria and Droguerías Kahan, was kidnapped by members of the MRTA. The abduction occurred at his workplace in Lince, Lima, as he was intercepted by armed assailants. The kidnappers used multiple vehicles and weapons to execute the operation, and …
On August 9, 1991, Julio Solís Robles and Guillermo Valladares were involved in a terrorist incident in Pariacoto, Peru. They, along with other members of the PCP-SL, kidnapped and murdered two Polish priests and the mayor of Pariacoto. The event led to a legal case against Guillermo Balladares Vega and …
Numerous elements of the MRTA attacked police stations and public buildings in the towns of Saposoa, Tarapoto, Rioja, and Moyobamba. During these attacks, nine police officers were kidnapped. In response to the violence, a curfew was declared in the city starting from six in the evening two days later.
On 23 September 1990, Gerardo López Quiroz, a deputy and president of the parliamentary team 'Cambio 90', was kidnapped from his home in Villa El Salvador, Lima. The kidnapping was carried out by three members of the MRTA, who posed as messengers from the Secretary General of the Community Autogestionaria …
On September 11, 1990, Víctor De La Torre Romero, the Executive President of Cementos Lima S.A., was kidnapped in San Borja, Lima by armed members of the MRTA. The kidnappers blocked his vehicle and forcibly removed him, later demanding a ransom and distribution of food in impoverished areas for his …
A delegation from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the United Nations arrived in Lima at the invitation of the Peruvian government. The delegation was tasked with investigating human rights violations, including the case of 82 teachers who were kidnapped by PCP-SL detachments since May 1990 in the province …
On June 25, 1989, Demetrio Tafur, the President of the Corporación Departamental de Desarrollo de San Martín, was kidnapped by members of the MRTA. The kidnapping occurred approximately 65 kilometers from the city of Tarapoto. The MRTA later claimed responsibility and issued demands to the government, including infrastructure improvements and …
The Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) engaged in a series of kidnappings in Peru during 1989. These operations were meticulously planned, targeting wealthy and well-known individuals for both economic and propagandistic purposes. The kidnappings involved detailed surveillance and execution plans, often using multiple vehicles and disguises to avoid detection.
On the night of August 5, 1988, a group of 20 members of the PCP-SL attacked the district of Crucero. They targeted the local police station, killing six police officers and the Judge of Peace. The attackers also kidnapped a Norwegian missionary, Kari Stangeland, and stole vehicles before releasing her.
Miguel Pasache Vidal and Sócrates Porta Solano were assassinated by the MRTA in August 1988. Their deaths were linked to the kidnapping of General Héctor Jerí García, who was later released after a ransom was paid and food was distributed in Lima. The MRTA claimed responsibility for the executions and …
On July 7, 1988, Héctor Jerí García, a retired General of the Peruvian Air Force and general manager of the battery factory 'Capsa', was kidnapped by members of the MRTA in Lima. The kidnappers demanded various conditions for his release, including the distribution of food to poor neighborhoods and a …
In 1988, economic hardships led Peruvian guerrilla groups to resort to kidnappings as a means of funding their operations. The lack of financial resources prompted these groups to target key economic figures for ransom. This strategy was part of a broader effort to sustain their activities and acquire necessary armaments.
In 1988, the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) initiated a series of kidnappings as part of a strategic plan to secure financial resources. This marked a shift from sporadic abductions to a more organized policy. The group targeted wealthy businessmen, such as Carlos Ferreyros and Héctor Delgado Parker, who were …
In August, the MRTA held its II Central Committee meeting, where leaders confirmed a shift towards increased militarization amidst the polarized Peruvian society. By September 1987, the MRTA initiated a campaign of kidnappings in Lima, targeting prominent businessmen to finance their operations. This marked a significant escalation in their tactics, …
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 …
In November 1984, the MRTA orchestrated the kidnapping of journalist Vicky Peláez and cameraman Percy Raborg in Cusco, Peru. The operation was politically motivated, aimed at drawing attention to the plight of MRTA prisoners and turning a military setback into a political victory. The kidnapping successfully garnered significant media attention, …
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