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 1980, Peru introduced universal municipal elections, allowing local governments to be elected by popular vote. This significant political change enabled the left-wing parties to gain control in many districts of Lima, particularly in the northern, southern, and eastern areas. The elections marked a shift in political dynamics, as the …
In May 1978, Peru held elections for a Constituent Assembly, marking a significant moment for the country's left-wing organizations. Despite calls for a boycott by some radical groups, the elections resulted in the left obtaining nearly a third of the seats. However, internal critiques highlighted a lack of preparedness and …
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