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 report from March 2003 highlights the severe mental health impacts on individuals who lived through the violent period in Ayacucho, Peru. Many adults, who were children or young students during the violence, recount losing interest in education and play due to overwhelming fear and sadness. The trauma of losing …
In October 2002, a workshop on gender issues was held with women in Huamanga, Peru. Participants shared personal experiences of violence and its impact on their behavior and mental health. The workshop highlighted the need for psychological support and specialist intervention to help individuals and communities heal from past traumas.
In 2002, studies revealed a significant increase in alcohol and drug consumption among the Peruvian National Police (PNP), particularly those stationed in emergency zones. This rise in substance abuse was linked to the stress and violence experienced during the fight against subversion. The findings were supported by psychiatric records from …
The armed conflict in Peru led to significant social and psychological impacts on communities. Families experienced isolation and marginalization, resulting in long-lasting ruptures and a weakened cultural identity. The conflict also caused mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and increased social problems like alcoholism and domestic violence.
In 1989, a person from Sicuani recounted the assassination of their father in the locality of Azangaro, Puno. This event is part of a series of violent incidents that have left survivors in states of confusion and disorientation, impacting their mental health and cognitive abilities.
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