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 2003, the Peruvian judicial system initiated legal proceedings against several military officials, including Vladimiro Montesinos Torres and Nicolás de Bari Hermoza Ríos, for their involvement in the homicide of Eduardo Nicolás Cruz Sánchez, Herma Luz Meléndez Cueva, and Víctor Salomón Peceros Pedraza. The investigation, led by the Peruvian National …
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 …
The Commission of Truth and Reconciliation gathered evidence indicating that detainees at Cuartel Los Cabitos No. 51 were frequently subjected to interrogations and torture by military and police intelligence personnel. Testimonies, such as that of Esteban Canchari Cacñahuaray, describe the presence of torture equipment and the brutal conditions faced by …
In Uchiza, during the early 2000s, the narcotrafficking industry was reported to have financed military activities. The military allegedly commandeered vehicles without compensation and were involved in various abuses. Additionally, both the military and the Sendero Luminoso were implicated in violent acts against civilians, with the latter known for leaving …
On July 18, 2002, the Peruvian military entered Raucana as part of a new strategy to win the hearts and minds of the local population. The operation involved distributing food, providing medical examinations, and engaging with the community through music and festivities. This event was part of a broader effort …
In June 2002, a reconciliation process took place in Accomarca, where former participants in subversive violence were reintegrated into their communities. The military facilitated this process by declaring that the individuals were forgiven, although the local population harbored lingering resentment. This initiative aimed to foster peace and prevent future involvement …
In 2002, violence persisted in approximately eighteen districts, affecting the regions of Junín, Huánuco, and San Martín in Peru. The ongoing incursions and resulting deaths have created a climate of insecurity, with the local population divided on the presence of military forces. The situation highlights the need for a revised …
In 2002, several individuals, including Fortunata and Mercedes Celestina Núñez Huanuco, were unjustly detained by military forces in Jauja, Peru. They were subjected to inhumane treatment, such as being bound and transported to military bases. Some detainees were released after hours of detention, while others, like Raúl Salas Chocas and …
The traditional system of community leadership was dismantled by those who usurped their roles, replaced by a subversive organization enforcing a socialist style that the population had to follow out of fear. The introduction of the Law of Repentance by the military led to confusion and distrust among the people, …
Óscar Ramírez Durand, also known as Feliciano, was captured on July 14, 1999. The capture was initially reported as a coordinated military operation, but later accounts suggested that it was a result of a chance encounter with a police officer during his off-duty hours. The event highlighted the ongoing tension …
On August 20, 1998, Nicolás Hermoza Ríos was removed from his position as Commander General of the Army in Peru. His removal was notably discreet despite his significant influence and role in the government since the coup d'état on April 5, 1992. Following his removal, an investigation was ordered into …
On April 26, 1998, members of the Shining Path ambushed a military patrol in Palo Huimba, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers. This event was part of a series of violent actions carried out by the group during the late 1990s in Peru.
The Peruvian Army's 1st Division of Special Forces, under the command of the Department of Intelligence, was implicated in aggravated kidnapping and sexual offenses. These acts violated personal liberty and security as outlined in international human rights agreements, which were part of Peru's legal framework at the time. The investigation …
Baruch Ivcher, a naturalized Peruvian citizen and major shareholder of a television channel, faced a campaign by the Peruvian military accusing him of damaging their reputation. In response, the Peruvian government amended the nationality law, leading to the revocation of Ivcher's nationality on the grounds of alleged threats to national …
On October 18, 1995, a proposal was made in the Peruvian Congress to form an investigative commission to examine the military's involvement in the Cantuta Massacre, where a professor and nine students were killed. Despite evidence presented by Major Santiago Martín Rivas linking military personnel to the crime, the motion …
On June 20, 1995, the Consejo de Guerra in Lima resolved to apply the Amnesty Law No. 26479 to a case involving military personnel accused of crimes against life, body, and health. The decision nullified a previous resolution that had declared the law inapplicable, thereby protecting individuals such as Santiago …
On 15 June 1995, the Peruvian Congress passed an amnesty law granting general amnesty to military, police, and civilian personnel involved in crimes during the internal conflict. This law was passed with 47 votes in favor and 11 against, and it aimed to prevent investigations into cases involving military and …
In 1995, the Peruvian Congress passed a law granting amnesty to military personnel, absolving them of numerous human rights violations committed during the internal conflict. This legislation, along with administrative intervention at the National University of Education (UNE), marked the beginning of a new phase of institutionalized silence regarding violence …
On October 23, 1994, a military base in Campanilla was attacked, resulting in the deaths of 9 military personnel and 26 subversives. This event is part of the broader conflict involving the PCP-SL and MRTA in Peru during the late 20th century.
During Operation Aries, the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos (CNDDHH) reported human rights abuses by the armed forces against civilians in the Alto Huallaga region. The military denied allegations of bombings, claiming instead that they conducted 'rocketeos' with limited range. The operation included psychological strategies to encourage subversive leaders to …
On 29 March 1994, a family in Cayumba Chico, Peru, was subjected to arbitrary executions by army personnel. The mother was raped and found with broken arms and a broken mouth, while the six-year-old sister was also executed. This event highlights the severe human rights abuses, including sexual violence, perpetrated …
In 1994, Jesús Vera Vigilio, an undercover intelligence agent for the Peruvian Army, was found dead with his hands tied and his throat cut in the Alto Huallaga region. This incident occurred amidst a broader context of human rights violations, where military patrols were reported to have captured, sexually assaulted, …
On 12 September 1993, individuals were detained by military personnel in Monzón, Huamalíes, Peru, accused of aiding subversives. Detainees were subjected to severe torture, including physical abuse and electric shocks, at military bases in Cachicoto and BCS N°313. The report highlights the brutal treatment of detainees, including sexual violence against …
In September 1993, a man was detained by military forces in Manchuria, Monzon, during spring celebrations. He was accused by a coerced informant and subjected to severe torture at the military base of Cachicoto and later at the BCS N°313. Despite his claims of innocence, he was repeatedly tortured by …
On August 28, 1993, several individuals were detained by the military and later handed over to the police in Satipo, Peru. The military investigation was deemed irregular as it violated existing laws that reserved terrorism investigations for the National Police. The detainees claimed they were coerced into confessing at the …
On August 1, 1993, a military patrol forcibly entered the home of Favio and took him away while he cried for help. His aunt witnessed the abduction but was unable to intervene. The following day, Favio's brother visited the Army Base in Aucayacu with a photograph to inquire about him, …
In September 1992, Lucero Cumpa returned from Germany to assume command of the MRTA's FNO. Shortly after, the army captured Dany Cumapa Fasabi, the logistics and communications chief, leading to the disruption of MRTA's restructuring efforts. By May 1993, Lucero Cumpa was captured, and with Antonio's eventual surrender, the FNO …
On April 2, 1993, Congressman Henry Pease García informed the Peruvian Congress about a document from a military organization, COMACA, which alleged that a professor and nine students from 'La Cantuta' were murdered by an army command with the knowledge of high-ranking military officials. This led to the creation of …
On February 26, 1993, Rosa Quiste Rupay was detained by members of the Peruvian Army and taken to El Milagro. During her detention, she was sexually assaulted by a soldier who threatened her to keep silent about the incident. This case highlights the systemic issue of sexual violence perpetrated by …
In 1993, the PCP-SL assassinated the industrial relations officer at the Julcani mine. Following this event, military and police forces increased their control over mining centers, leading to the shooting of worker Juvenal Martínez by Major Rubén Rodríguez Rebanal during a mobilization. These actions were reportedly coordinated between the mining …
In 1993, tensions rose in Peru following the disappearance and extrajudicial execution of a professor and ten students from the Universidad Enrique Guzmán y Valle, known as the 'La Cantuta' case. General Nicolás Hermoza Ríos and intelligence advisor Vladimiro Montesinos were accused of maintaining a paramilitary group responsible for this …
On November 13, 1992, a group of retired and active military officers attempted a coup against President Alberto Fujimori in Peru. The coup was organized by retired generals Jaime Salinas Sedó, José Pastor Vives, and Ernesto Obando, among others. Although Fujimori briefly left the government palace, the coup was quickly …
On June 9, 1992, the Peruvian Army launched a surprise attack on the subversive Front Sur in the district of Limbani, Sandia Province. The attack resulted in the death of six guerrillas and the capture of several others, leading to the disbandment of the Front Sur. This event marked a …
On May 2, 1992, the Second Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Santa initiated an investigation into the disappearance of nine individuals, including Jesús Noriega Ríos and the Barrientos Velásquez brothers. The investigation focused on allegations of personal liberty violations, abuse of authority, and terrorism, implicating police and military officials. Despite testimonies …
Marco Gonzáles Tuanama was detained by a military patrol from the Mariscal Cáceres base in the San Martín department of Peru. During his interrogation, he was subjected to physical assault and electric shocks as a form of torture. This incident was reported by the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations …
On 27 April 1992, FC was detained and tortured by military forces in Raucana. Fearing for his life, the local population mobilized to prevent his transfer. Tensions escalated, leading Captain Gonzales to order the military to open fire on the crowd, resulting in one civilian death and at least eleven …
On April 5, 1992, Peru experienced an 'autogolpe' or self-coup, which was a response to the dilemma faced by the civilian government regarding the control of the military in the fight against subversion. This event marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Peru, as the government sought to …
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 …
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 …
Operation APOLONIA was a military operation conducted by the Jefatura Político Militar of Huancavelica aimed at capturing or destroying terrorist elements in the Rodeo Pampa area. Following the operation, a criminal process was initiated against several military personnel, including Teniente EP Javier Bendezú Vargas, for their involvement in a massacre. …
In 1992, a man was detained by the military in Naranjitos, Bagua, due to the assumption that all terrorists had beards. Despite being blindfolded and chained, he was beaten with rifle butts and shoes. This incident highlights the arbitrary detentions and racial prejudices prevalent during the conflict in Peru.
In 1992, the capture of key subversive leaders in Peru marked a significant step towards the strategic defeat of terrorism and subversion in the country. However, these achievements were overshadowed by an increase in human rights violations, particularly concerning due process, facilitated by an authoritarian legal and institutional framework. The …
In September 1991, the Destacamento Colina, an elite military group, was formed under the command of Teniente Coronel EP Fernando Rodríguez Zabalbeascoa. This group included sub-officials who had previously encountered issues with military justice. The formation was ordered by the command of the Peruvian Army, with the group initially operating …
On August 15, 1991, military personnel forcibly entered the home of Jaime Gustavo Rodriguez Credo in Tingo Maria, Peru, and took him to the military base 'Los Laureles.' He was subjected to severe torture, including beatings, electric shocks, and attempted dental extraction. After seven days of detention, he witnessed the …
In August 1991, a ceremony was held at the SIE maintenance workshop attended by high-ranking military officials, including generals and intelligence officers. During the ceremony, a new emblem was presented, symbolizing the intelligence and operational groups within the SIE. The Colina Detachment was formed in memory of Captain EP Colina …
In 1991, the U.S. Congress expressed grave concerns over human rights violations in Peru under President Fujimori's government. Despite the U.S. Executive's belief in progress on human rights and anti-narcotics efforts, Congress highlighted ongoing issues, citing reports of disappearances and violations. A letter to President George Bush criticized the Peruvian …
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 …
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 …
In July 1991, journalist Luis Antonio Morales Ortega was assassinated in the city of Huamanga. The perpetrators of this act were identified as military personnel. This event is part of a broader context of violence in the region during this period.
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