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.
The majority shareholder of Frecuencia Latina, Baruch Ivcher Bronstein, was stripped of his control over the channel. This event followed a peculiar electoral process in which minority shareholders took control of the channel.
In July 2002, media reports exaggerated the presence of the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) in Raucana and Huaycán, labeling them as 'red zones'. Despite the media portrayal, local accounts suggest that the presence of PCP-SL was not as widespread as reported. Propaganda activities, such as releasing …
In 1990, Alberto Fujimori presented his government plan focused on stabilizing the economy by reducing hyperinflation and encouraging both national and foreign investment. During this period, Fujimori faced a 'dirty war' from various media outlets, which labeled him as pro-Senderista, pro-Aprista, and an evangelist. The political climate was further charged …
On March 25, 1989, the leader of the Ronderos movement, Huayhuaco, gave a notable interview where he claimed that with 500 rifles, he could liberate Ayacucho in a year. This statement highlighted the ongoing struggle against subversive forces in Peru and the role of the Ronderos in this conflict. The …
General Adrián Huamán, who served as the head of the emergency zone in Ayacucho from January to August 1984, was a key figure during one of the most violent periods of the internal armed conflict in Peru. Despite his controversial statements in 1988, which suggested that the conflict was a …
Edith Lagos, a young member of the Shining Path, was shot dead in an encounter with the police on August 2, 1982, near Andahuaylas, Peru. Her death and subsequent funeral in Ayacucho were highly publicized, with media coverage focusing on the dramatic aspects of her life and death. The portrayal …
In March 1982, media leaders in Lima, Peru, considered self-regulating the coverage of subversive violence to reduce its impact on the public. This decision was prompted by a series of small-scale attacks, including a notable incident where a bomb was thrown at the Government Palace. The media's attempt to limit …
In the early 1980s, various media outlets in Peru, including El Diario de Marka and La República, expressed skepticism towards the military's role in counter-subversive efforts. On December 15, 1980, El Diario de Marka published an article questioning whether terrorist acts were orchestrated by the military to discredit the left. …
In November 1980, the Peruvian government, under President Fernando Belaúnde Terry, formalized the return of media outlets to private ownership. This marked a significant shift from the previous military regime's control, which had expropriated television and newspaper companies in the early 1970s. The return to democracy allowed media outlets to …
In 1980, as the PCP-SL began its armed struggle, the media landscape in regions like Puno was underdeveloped, with limited access to newspapers and radio stations. Radio Onda Azul played a crucial role in connecting with rural communities and promoting human rights, despite facing pressures and challenges. The lack of …
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