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 October 2002, a delegation from the Truth Commission, along with representatives from the Ombudsman's Office, the Human Rights Commission (COMISEDH), and the Association for Human Rights (APRODEH), visited Capaya to investigate reports of mass graves. They confirmed the presence of human remains in a site known as Capaya Fosa …
The installation of a military base in Raucana led to significant changes in the community, as perceived by its residents. For nine years, the presence of the Peruvian army aimed to diminish the influence of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) but resulted in a regime that suppressed any form of …
In 1993, an individual was detained in the district of Los Olivos, Lima, and subsequently taken to the Las Palmas Military Base. This event is part of a series of detentions and human rights concerns documented during this period in Peru.
In 1993, two women detained at the Base Militar Las Palmas were subjected to severe sexual violence. One of the women, aged 19, was raped and subjected to electric shocks to her vagina. Another detainee confirmed the account, describing the use of loud music to mask the screams of pain.
In 1991, Pascuala Rosado, a community leader in Huaycán, faced threats from the PCP-SL as their presence increased in the area. In response, she allied with the government and decided to establish the first police station and a military base in Huaycán in July 1992. These actions were met with …
The assassination of María Elena Moyano on February 15, 1992, led to significant unrest in Pachacamac. In response to the murder, the Peruvian Army established a military base in the area, which was met with fear and suspicion by the local population. The Shining Path (PCP-SL) capitalized on this fear, …
On September 6, 1991, the Peruvian Army established a military base in Raucana, which remained until 2000. This militarization led to social control over the local population and resulted in severe repression, leaving lasting impacts on the community. The military presence marked the end of the PCP-SL's organization of daily …
In May 1985, an incident occurred at the Military Base of Julcamarca, located in the district of Julcamarca, Province of Angaraes, Department of Huancavelica, Peru. This event is documented in the CVR Testimonio 202564. The base was part of a network of military installations in the region during a period …
In October 1983, an event occurred at the Cuartel 'Los cabitos' in the province of Huamanga, Ayacucho, Peru. This event is part of a series of incidents involving military bases in the region during a period of significant unrest and conflict. The details of the event are documented in the …
In April 1983, the Peruvian Army established a military base in Totos, taking over a local educational center. Following the establishment, the military conducted operations that led to the detention of several local residents, including Julio Godoy Bellido, Primitivo Tucno Medina, Marceliano Zamora Vivanco, and Roberto López León. These detentions …
On 21 January 1983, the Infantería de Marina established a military base at the Estadio Municipal de Huanta. This location was used as a detention center where individuals suspected of terrorism were held and tortured. Testimonies from former detainees and witnesses confirm the use of torture at this facility.
In 1983, a military base was established in Vilcashuamán, Peru, following consultations led by President Fernando Belaunde. The base was intended to protect the local population amidst the conflict involving the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL). The local population found themselves caught between the violence of the military …
In 1983, the Hacienda Luisiana, previously owned by ex-deputy Parodi, was converted into a military base by the Peruvian Navy. This event marked a significant military presence in the region, which was part of the broader efforts to control the area during a period of increasing coca cultivation.
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