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 February 2003, a military patrol detained 15 individuals in the village of Santa Bárbara, Peru, and led them to an abandoned mine. The detainees were shot with FAL rifles and subsequently killed with explosives. The event was investigated by the Commission of Truth and Reconciliation, revealing conflicting testimonies about …
In November 2002, testimonies were collected from women in Ayacucho who witnessed massacres in Ocros, Huamanga. Additionally, a couple testified about the death of their son in a massacre in Llocca, Ocros, Abancay, Apurimac. These events have left deep psychological scars on the survivors, manifesting in physical ailments and emotional …
In October 2002, a witness recounted the massacre in Chuchin, Chilcas, La Mar, Ayacucho. The event left survivors deeply traumatized, with many expressing feelings of profound grief and disorientation. The violence and loss experienced during this period had lasting impacts on the community.
In October 2002, testimonies were collected regarding the massacre at Lucmahuayco, a tragic event witnessed by locals in Chungui, La Mar, Ayacucho. The event is part of a broader history of violence in the region, where many families suffered losses and were left to seek reconciliation and healing.
In October 2002, a woman testified about a collective massacre that occurred in Pichari, located in La Convención, Cuzco, Peru. This event is part of a series of testimonies collected in Ayacucho, highlighting the impact of violence on local communities and the enduring trauma experienced by survivors.
In September 2002, a witness reported a massacre that took place in Puquio, located in the Lucanas province of Ayacucho, Peru. The testimony highlights the severe violence and the impact on the local community. This event is part of a larger pattern of violence and human rights abuses in the …
The text refers to the testimony of a witness of the massacre of Lloqllapampa, which is part of the broader context of violence in Peru involving the Shining Path. The witness expresses the deep pain and difficulty in forgiving those responsible for the violence, highlighting the challenges of reconciliation in …
In the aftermath of the Uchuraccay massacre, Saturnina Figueroa, the widow of Severino Morales, recounted the threats she faced from local forces. She was spared from death but was warned to remain silent about the events, under the threat of death. The community was under pressure to hide the truth, …
In 2002, testimonies from Ayacucho and Huancayo reveal the severe impact of violence on families, particularly widows who were forced to assume new roles after the loss of their husbands. These women faced significant challenges, including raising children alone and taking on traditionally male roles to sustain their households. Additionally, …
On April 7, 1995, the 41st Provincial Criminal Prosecutor's Office of Lima formally charged several military agents, including General Julio Salazar Monroe, for their alleged involvement in the Barrios Altos massacre. The charges were based on media investigations and reasonable evidence of their participation in the murder and injury of …
The text describes a horrific event where the army attacked civilians, leading to a massacre. Men were killed, and women were subjected to sexual violence. The testimonies highlight the brutality and fear experienced by the victims, with accounts of people fleeing to the mountains to escape the violence.
On November 24, 1993, 11 members of a family were brutally murdered in Huayhuantillo. This event is part of a series of violent incidents during a turbulent period in the region. The massacre highlights the severe human rights violations occurring at the time.
On August 11, 1993, 54 Asháninka natives were brutally murdered with machetes in the region of Junín, Satipo. This event is part of a series of violent acts against indigenous communities during the internal conflict in Peru. The Asháninka people have been targeted due to their resistance against subversive groups.
On August 11, 1993, 54 Asháninka natives were brutally murdered with machetes by suspected members of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) in Satipo, Junín. This tragic event highlights the severe impact of the internal conflict in Peru on indigenous communities, who were often caught in the crossfire between government forces and …
On September 5, 1993, over 200 members of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) took control of several villages in the Monzón Valley, Peru. They gathered the villagers and executed 24 individuals accused of being informants and criminals, using machetes, axes, and knives. This brutal act was part of the Shining Path's …
On August 19, 1993, a group of terrorists from Sendero Luminoso, accompanied by Asháninka natives, attacked the area around Mazamari. They assaulted homes and villages, killing fifty-five people, including children, women, and men, and injuring eleven others. The attackers used weapons such as machetes, axes, and spears, and looted the …
On 18 August 1993, 72 people were killed in Mazamari, Peru. The massacre was attributed to the conflict involving the Peruvian military and the Shining Path insurgency. Testimonies before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission indicated that the local population was coerced into supporting the insurgents, leading to tragic consequences.
On 18 August 1993, an incursion by the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) resulted in the massacre of 62 Asháninka people, including men, women, and children, along the banks of the Río Sonomoro. This event was part of a broader pattern of violence in which both insurgent and counterinsurgent forces committed …
On August 18, 1993, a group of 150 to 300 unknown individuals, including natives, attacked several communities in the Tsiriari Valley. They killed 72 people, including 16 minors, and left 9 injured. The attack, characterized by extreme cruelty, was reportedly a retaliatory act by Sendero Luminoso against the Asháninkas who …
On August 18, 1993, a group of 150 to 300 individuals, including Asháninka natives, entered eight communities in the Tsiriari Valley, killing 72 residents, including 16 minors, and injuring 10 others. Initially attributed to the Sendero Luminoso, these crimes were later linked to an officer from the Contrasubversive Base No. …
The La Cantuta massacre involved the murder of nine students and a professor from the Universidad La Cantuta, with their bodies discovered on 12 July 1993 in Cieneguilla, Lima. Investigations led by journalists like Ricardo Uceda faced significant challenges, including threats and lack of cooperation from authorities. The event highlighted …
On the night of January 2, 1993, four people were murdered in Ajoyani and three in Antauta, both located in the Puno department of Peru. These killings were carried out by members of the self-proclaimed Communist Party of Peru-Sendero Luminoso. The group targeted local authorities to create a power vacuum …
In 1993, nearly 100 individuals, including asháninkas, nomatsiguengas, and colonists, entered the community of Tahuantinsuyo under the guise of being ronderos. They proceeded to loot, mistreat, and execute members of the community. The event was marked by extreme violence, including the brutal killing of children and adults, as the PCP-SL …
On October 18, 1992, a massacre occurred in the community of Huayao, resulting in the deaths of 47 people. The attack left 50 children orphaned and numerous families devastated. The perpetrators, identified as terrorists, also stole livestock and destroyed homes, leaving the community in ruins.
In July 1992, a massacre occurred at La Cantuta University, where several students were killed. This event was part of a series of violent actions carried out by the Colina paramilitary group during a period of internal conflict in Peru. The incident is a significant example of human rights violations …
In the early hours of May 6, 1992, a violent confrontation occurred at Castro Castro Prison in Peru. The police attempted to forcibly transfer female inmates associated with the Communist Party of Peru (PCP-SL) to another facility, leading to a standoff. The situation escalated into a massacre, resulting in several …
The Barrios Altos massacre involved the killing of several individuals in a district of Lima, Peru, and was linked to anti-terrorism operations by state forces. Following the massacre, a commission was formed by the Senate to investigate the incident. However, the investigation was halted when President Alberto Fujimori dissolved the …
On March 19, 1992, around thirty residents of Alto Cuchara, fearing military attacks, attempted to flee their village. They encountered a military patrol near Caserío de Pozo Rico, leading to the execution of many, including women and children. Witnesses reported that 23 bodies were later found and buried, highlighting the …
On March 10, 1992, a group of twelve individuals, including Antonio Bazán Isminio and his son, were massacred by a patrol of the Peruvian Army in the hamlet of Bambú. The attack was reportedly a reprisal for the death of army commandos in nearby communities. When families attempted to retrieve …
On March 5, 1992, members of Sendero Luminoso attacked the villages of Pihuan and Jurau-Cochas in Cajatambo, Peru. They killed 10 people, including Máximo Herbozo Tolentino and his family, for supporting the formation of self-defense committees known as rondas campesinas. The massacre was a brutal response to the local resistance …
In the trial following the Accomarca massacre, the Permanent War Council of the Second Judicial Zone of the Army acquitted Telmo Hurtado of charges including qualified homicide, negligence, and disobedience, convicting him only of abuse of authority. The court sentenced him to six years in prison and a fine, arguing …
On January 19, 1992, combined forces of the Peruvian Army and National Police entered the community of Apiza in search of members of the PCP-SL. During this incursion, 32 people were brutally tortured and killed by state forces. This event occurred in a region heavily affected by political violence, where …
The La Cantuta massacre involved the execution and disappearance of nine students and a professor from La Cantuta University in Lima. This event occurred in the context of Peru's internal conflict and was a significant example of human rights violations involving paramilitary and subversive groups. The incident highlighted the involvement …
A massacre occurred in Peru, where 130 bullet casings were found at the scene. The investigation revealed that the perpetrators used weapons with silencers, which made the gunshots sound muffled. Several individuals were killed, and others were injured, with survivors providing testimony in the ongoing judicial process.
The La Cantuta Massacre refers to the abduction and murder of nine students and a professor from La Cantuta University in Lima, Peru, in August 1991. This event was part of a series of human rights violations during the internal conflict in Peru, involving state forces and insurgent groups. The …
On July 11, 1991, Viviano Hilario Mancha discovered the semi-buried body of his grandson, Héctor Hilario, along with other unrecognizable bodies at the entrance of the 'Misteriosa' mine. The initial attempt to recover the bodies was thwarted by the military, who detained a group of villagers assisting the authorities. Witnesses …
On July 4, 1991, a patrol of the Army killed fifteen people, including adults and children, at a mine known as 'Misteriosa'. Following an investigation ordered by the Joint Command of the Armed Forces, the Permanent War Council of the Second Judicial Zone of the Army sentenced those responsible on …
In July 2002, a tragic event unfolded in Rodeo Pampa, Peru, where military forces were involved in the mistreatment and subsequent massacre of local villagers. The military operation led to the burning of homes and the disappearance of villagers, with evidence of a massacre discovered at the 'Misteriosa' mine. Witnesses …
The massacre of Ccano-Huanta was perpetrated by members of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in February 1991. This event was part of a series of systematic and widespread killings during the internal armed conflict in Peru from 1980 to 2000. The PCP-SL aimed to impose a 'New Order' through terror, targeting individuals …
In 1991, the community of Matzuriniari was attacked by the PCP-SL, resulting in the massacre of 70 people. This brutal event led to the displacement of approximately 800 individuals who fled to the urban area of San Martín de Pangoa. The incident is part of a series of violent actions …
In 1991, the Barrios Altos Massacre shocked Peru as it marked the first mass killing of civilians in the capital amidst escalating political violence in urban centers. The massacre led to a Senate Human Rights Commission hearing on November 10, 1991, where former Interior and Defense Ministers were questioned but …
In early 1991, military forces from the Aucayacu base detained and killed 18 residents of the Primavera settlement. The operation resulted in a massacre, with some bodies found mutilated, including a young woman who was also abducted. This event is part of a series of human rights violations during the …
On March 7, 1990, a group of paramilitaries killed 18 displaced persons in the district of Daniel Hernández, province of Tayacaja, department of Huancavelica. Among the victims were women, elderly, and children. Additionally, 7 people disappeared during the incident.
On April 16, 1990, a tragic event occurred in the community of Ccashahui, where soldiers allegedly killed ten individuals. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and later discovered the bodies hidden under natural cover. The incident was investigated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
On April 12, 1990, a group of armed individuals associated with the subversive group Sendero Luminoso attacked the village of Sonomoro in the province of Satipo, Junín. The attackers brutally murdered several members of the Serrano family, including two young girls who were first raped and then killed. This event …
On 11 December 1989, members of the PCP-SL massacred communers in the village of Paccha, located in the district of Vinchos, province of Huamanga, Ayacucho, Peru. The president of the community, Esteban Chumbez López, along with Faustino Jayo López, Julián Blas López, and at least nineteen other individuals were humiliated, …
On 11 December 1989, approximately 200 members of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) attacked the community of Paccha. They rounded up the men, subjected them to brutal torture, and executed them in a public display of violence. The attackers also destroyed community records and looted the area before leaving. The massacre …
In the early hours of November 4, 1989, two vehicles carrying armed individuals entered the district of Pucará. They claimed to be members of the MRTA, detonated bombs, and painted warnings against voting in the upcoming municipal elections. The attackers then targeted individuals they accused of being members of the …
In October 1989, a group of 30 to 40 men dressed as military personnel arrived in the Centro Poblado San Francisco in Ayacucho, Peru. They identified themselves as members of the PCP-SL, a guerrilla group, and proceeded to select local authorities, whom they tied up and executed in front of …
In June 1989, approximately 300 people were killed in the hamlet of Venenillo during an armed confrontation between subversive elements and military forces. It was later revealed that many of the deceased were civilians, including children, who were not involved in the conflict. Testimonies indicate that military forces, following orders …
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This cable describes a conversation with a senior retired army general, on the "Comaca" group within the army, the Robles incident, and a possible congressional investigation into the La Cantuta …
This update of developments in the investigation into the Barrios Altos massacre notes that the Peruvian government has demonstrated little "political will" to find the perpetrators of the crime, and …
Secretary of State James Baker instructs the U.S. Ambassador in Lima to seek an appointment with President Fujimori in order to discuss the Barrios Altos massacre. This cable sets out …
This cable discusses the problems of the investigation into the May 14th Cayara massacre, including conflicting eyewitness testimony. Based on information from an embassy source and other reliable information, the …