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.
On April 5, 1992, a limited military operation was executed in Peru as part of a broader plan to overthrow the democratic government. This plan involved the control of various locations and the detention of political and union leaders, as well as alleged subversives. The coup attempt was driven by …
In 1989, the Peruvian military prepared a document known as Plan Verde, which analyzed the possibility of executing a military coup in mid-1990. The document highlighted concerns about subversive activities within educational spaces, suggesting that teachers and students could be involved in subversive actions. It proposed a collaborative effort between …
In January 1984, the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) joined the armed conflict in Peru, escalating the internal conflict. This period saw increased mobilizations by unions and popular organizations defending their living conditions, alongside a rise in counterinsurgency actions by the Armed Forces in emergency zones. The situation led to …
On October 3, 1968, General Juan Velasco Alvarado led a military coup in Peru, overthrowing the existing government. This event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces, which implemented socialist reforms. The coup disrupted the political landscape, affecting leftist movements and leading to ideological shifts within …
In October 1968, a military coup took place in Peru, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. This event occurred amidst a period of fragmentation and confrontation within the Peruvian left, which was divided between pursuing a peaceful electoral path and a violent guerrilla approach to revolution. The …
Belaunde Terry and De la Jara, who later became the Prime Minister of the Interior, were exiled following a military coup by the Armed Forces of Peru in 1968. This event occurred years before Belaunde Terry assumed the presidency again in 1980. The exile was part of a broader pattern …
In 1968, Peru experienced a military coup that resulted in General Juan Velasco Alvarado assuming the presidency. This event marked the beginning of a series of social reforms aimed at dismantling the oligarchic regime and significantly impacting local powers, particularly in Ayacucho. The reforms were seen by many on the …
In 1963, Peru held its first municipal elections in contemporary history. These elections marked an important step in decentralizing political power and increasing local governance. However, this democratic process was disrupted by a military coup in 1968, which interrupted the progress towards more representative local governance.
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