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.
Pedro Huilca Tecse was a prominent labor leader in Peru, known for his roles in various labor organizations. In March 1992, he was elected Secretary General of the Confederación General de Trabajadores del Perú (CGTP) during its tenth National Congress. His approach to maintaining open dialogue with business and government …
In the late 1980s, Castilla played a pivotal role in the labor movement in Peru, notably forming the FEDEUNION to gain official recognition for workers' rights. Despite initial successes, including a significant 84-day strike in 1988, Castilla's efforts were met with hostility from the PCP-SL, who assassinated him on 3 …
In May 1988, the PCP-SL organized the First Plenary of Classist Workers of the Central Highway in Ñaña, Lima, gathering around 100 delegates from various labor bases. This event led to the formation of the Committee of Struggle of Classist Workers of the Central Highway (CLOTCCC), marking a significant shift …
In May 1988, the Comité de Lucha de Obreros y Trabajadores Clasistas de la Carretera Central (CLOTCCC) was formed during the 'Primer Plenario de Trabajadores Clasistas de la Carretera Central' in Ñaña, Lima. This event marked a significant moment in Peruvian labor history, as it aimed to centralize the working …
In 1988, the militant group Sendero Luminoso intensified its efforts to establish urban bases through the Movimiento Revolucionario de Defensa del Pueblo (MRDP). They engaged in violent activities, including the assassination of industrial managers and the destruction of factory infrastructure, to gain control over labor disputes and incite insurrections. These …
On January 28, 1988, a national strike was held in Peru, organized by the CGTP and the Asamblea Nacional Popular (ANP), which distanced itself from the ideology of the PCP-SL. Additional strikes occurred on July 19-20 and October 13 of the same year, maintaining a clear separation from PCP-SL's influence. …
In the early 1980s, particularly until 1983, the labor movement faced the intense effects of an economic recession. This period saw a renewal of radicalism within the unions, as they demanded a return to the militant strategies of the previous decade. The movement achieved moderate success, especially in sectors with …
On January 15, 1981, a general strike was called by the CGTP, CTP, and CNT in Peru. The strike was nearly total, with significant participation from the mining and metallurgical sectors, as well as many agro-industrial complexes. The strike highlighted the unity and strength of the labor movement in Peru …
In the summer of 1980, textile workers in Peru organized a prolonged general strike in response to the suspension of their income indexation, which had been established by a tripartite agreement in 1945 but was halted by the military government. The strike resulted in some partial improvements for the workers. …
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