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 discusses the alleged arbitrary executions of subversives Herma Luz Meléndez Cueva and Víctor Salomón Peceros Pedraza, which are linked to a military operation under the command of former President Alberto Fujimori. The operation involved high-ranking officials like Vladimiro Montesinos and General Nicolás de Bari Hermoza. The incident raises …
In a surprise military operation, soldiers entered the area of Raucana, Peru, causing panic among the local population. The operation was marked by the presence of numerous soldiers who surrounded the area, leading to fears of a potential attack. The military used megaphones to announce a civic action, attempting to …
Following a military rescue operation, authorities conducted actions including the removal and clandestine burial of fourteen deceased members of the MRTA. The necropsies were performed under irregular conditions as ordered by higher authorities, including President Alberto Fujimori. The official government narrative stated that the MRTA members died in combat, but …
The Operation Chavín de Huantar was a military operation that took place in Lima, Peru, to rescue 72 hostages held by the MRTA at the Japanese ambassador's residence. The operation lasted 126 days, culminating in a successful rescue mission by Peruvian armed forces. All 14 MRTA members involved in the …
Eduardo Nicolás Cruz Sánchez, also known as 'Tito', was a member of the MRTA who was captured alive by police officers during the Japanese Embassy hostage crisis. After being handed over to military personnel, he was later found dead near a tunnel connecting the embassy to a nearby house. His …
The Operativo Chavín de Huántar was a military operation carried out by the Peruvian government to rescue hostages held by the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima. President Alberto Fujimori highlighted the roles of General Hermoza and Vladimiro Montesinos in the operation's execution and …
The crisis surrounding the embassy in Peru led to a controversial military operation under the leadership of President Alberto Fujimori, with significant involvement from Vladimiro Montesinos and General Nicolás Hermoza Ríos. The operation sparked public debates about the role of the military and allegations of extrajudicial executions of MRTA members. …
In late August 1996, a military operation at the Monzón military base in Peru led to the detention and torture of an indeterminate number of people following the murder of a military member. Among the victims was Juana Ibarra, who suffered severe torture including beatings, cigarette burns, and sexual assault. …
In 1996, during the presidency of Alberto Fujimori, a military operation was planned to rescue hostages held at the Japanese embassy in Lima, Peru. The operation, known as 'Nipón 96', involved the creation of a Tactical Operations Center and the training of a specialized unit called 'Patrulla Tenaz'. The plan …
Operation Tiburón IV was initiated on April 2, 1995, to address security concerns during the electoral process in Peru. The operation involved a patrol led by Lieutenant Jorge Rabanal Calderón, which commandeered a vehicle and detained several individuals, including Diones Presenciano Inga Alvarado, who were taken to the Base Contrasubversiva …
In 1994, the CNDDHH received reports of severe human rights violations during Operation Aries in the Alto Huallaga region of Peru. The military campaign targeted civilian populations, including children and the elderly, under the pretext of combating insurgent groups. A delegation from the CNDDDHH, along with other officials, visited the …
In April 1994, the Peruvian government implemented a counterinsurgency operation known as 'Operativo Aries' in the Huallaga region. The operation involved special military units trained in anti-subversive strategies, with support from international experts. Despite official reports denying mass civilian casualties, evidence of violence was found, raising concerns about the operation's …
In April 1994, the Peruvian military conducted an operation known as 'Aries' targeting subversive groups in the Huallaga region. General Rodríguez Riveros admitted to the operation's activities, which included confrontations with alleged subversives. Reports emerged of human rights violations, including the execution of civilians, as denounced by Amalia Tolentino Hipolo, …
In April 1994, the Peruvian government under President Alberto Fujimori prioritized the elimination of the PCP-SL (Shining Path) insurgency. Reports indicated conflicting information about the strength and organization of the PCP-SL, with military sources providing varying estimates of their numbers. The military operations faced scrutiny from human rights defenders, which …
In January 1994, the Peruvian military captured key leaders of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) insurgency, including individuals known as Viajero, Rayo, and Pescador. These captures were the result of intelligence operations and provided crucial information that enabled the military to launch a comprehensive offensive against the insurgency. The offensive …
In 1994, the Peruvian government, under President Alberto Fujimori, conducted a violent military operation in the Huallaga Valley to eliminate the last strongholds of the Shining Path (PCP-SL). The operation involved issuing ultimatums to villagers and resulted in significant casualties, with reports of bodies along the riverbanks. This operation was …
In 1994, the government of Alberto Fujimori launched a large-scale military operation called Operation Aries to combat the PCP-SL (Shining Path) in the Alto Huallaga region. This operation aimed to impose peace in the area following the capture of Abimael Guzmán and the implementation of a repentance law for PCP-SL …
Operation Aries involved a series of military incursions into the Bolsón Primavera region, supported by helicopter gunships. The military's orders were to eliminate all members of the PCP-SL, leading to numerous civilian casualties. Survivors recall the indiscriminate violence and the labeling of civilians as terrorists.
On April 5, 1992, a coup d'état took place in Peru, led by President Alberto Fujimori. The coup involved a large-scale military operation that included the takeover of public buildings, the detention of congress members, judges, journalists, and union leaders, and the use of military facilities as detention centers. The …
In late 1991, the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) attempted a significant operation to take over the town of Pichanaki in the Chanchamayo province of Peru. Despite deploying all available resources and personnel, the operation was unsuccessful. Subsequently, in January 1992, a nearby MRTA camp was destroyed by the Peruvian …
On July 19, 1991, a military commando conducted a covert operation at the home of university professor Francisco Solier García, resulting in the assassination of Solier, his wife, and his son. The operation employed firearms with silencers, a method characteristic of anti-subversive operations by the military. Testimonies suggest that Solier …
In 1991, a covert operation led by the National Intelligence Service (SIN) resulted in the assassination of students and a professor at La Cantuta University in Peru. The operation was conducted with the approval of the Joint Command and involved military personnel acting outside the official chain of command. This …
In 1991, military forces in Morococha, Peru, conducted aggressive operations under the guise of searching for subversive elements. These operations included violent raids on homes and union offices, resulting in the detention and mistreatment of individuals, including a biology teacher named Ospina. The military's actions, which were purportedly aimed at …
On May 7, 1990, Samuel Reynaldo Ramos Diego and Jesús Liceti Mego were detained by armed men in civilian clothing while traveling on a motorcycle in Castillo Grande, Peru. Despite official claims that they were released the same day, witnesses, including Ramos Diego's wife, did not recognize the signature on …
In January 1990, the Peruvian military established several counterinsurgency fronts to combat subversive activities across the country. These fronts included the Mantaro Front in Junín and Pasco, the Huallaga Front in San Martín and Huánuco, and the Ucayali Front in Ucayali and parts of Huánuco. Each front was equipped with …
In the first semester of 1990, the Peruvian Armed Forces intensified counter-subversive operations in the Mantaro Valley, targeting the University Nacional del Centro. These operations involved military incursions to remove subversive symbols and detain individuals associated with the PCP-SL. Many detainees were released only to be followed, re-arrested, and in …
Under the leadership of Vladimiro Montesinos and Nicolás Hermoza Ríos, the Peruvian military and intelligence services engaged in widespread human rights violations. A directive from January 1990 allowed Hermoza Ríos to control all military personnel, facilitating operations that often bypassed legal and democratic oversight. The operations included espionage, sabotage, and …
On December 17, 1989, near Puerto Victoria in the district of Puerto Bermúdez, a patrol of the Peruvian Army located and attacked a subversive camp of the MRTA, resulting in numerous casualties. The confrontation occurred in the area known as 'El Chaparral' in Iscozacin, district of Palcazu, leading to the …
On April 7, 1989, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) dynamited locomotive No. 32 of the Centromín Perú company, halting the transport of minerals from Cerro de Pasco to the Oroya smelter. Following the assassination of Seferino Requis, the military conducted extensive operations in the area, resulting in the death of 'Hernán' …
In 1989, the Peruvian Army established a military base in Aguaytía to combat the presence of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) and drug trafficking in the region. The operations were marked by a lack of understanding of the local terrain and poor strategy, leading to significant military casualties. The Army's tactics …
General José Valdivia Dueñas ordered the execution of Plan Operativo 'Persecución' to capture or eliminate subversive criminals involved in a prior attack and to recover stolen arms and equipment. The operation involved approximately 200 military personnel from various divisions, including the Compañía Lince and the Area de Seguridad Nacional 'G'. …
Operation Persecution was a military operation carried out by the authorities of the Sub zone of National Security No 05 in Ayacucho, Peru. The mission was to capture and/or eliminate subversive elements involved in a terrorist attack on 13 May 1988. The operation resulted in numerous casualties among the local …
On November 6, 1987, the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) initiated an operation to capture the city of Juanjui. The operation began with the capture of a truck, which was used to transport MRTA members into the city undetected. The group quickly took control of the city by targeting and …
On June 18, a military operation was initiated against the Pabellón Azul, a section of a prison, involving the Fuerza de Operaciones Especiales (FOES) of the Navy. The operation began with attempts to breach the facility using rockets, which were initially unsuccessful. The confrontation escalated with exchanges of gunfire and …
The operation in the zone of Accomarca took place on 14 August 1985, involving military forces from various bases. The mission was to destroy a presumed 'popular school' suspected of being a subversive hub. The operation was marked by controversial orders, including treating any local appearing in the area as …
The Accomarca Massacre was a tragic event where the Peruvian military, under the command of sub-Lieutenant Telmo Ricardo Hurtado Hurtado, executed a military operation known as 'Operativo Huancayoc'. This operation led to extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and torture, violating international human rights laws. The massacre was not the act of …
On 26 November 1984, a guerrilla base was detected in Cacaopampa, near Quillabamba, leading to a military and police operation that resulted in the capture of 18 women, 2 minors, and 7 men after an armed confrontation. Testimonies suggest that police and local militias conducted multiple operations in the area, …
On 1 August 1984, a military operation took place at the Iglesia Evangélica Presbiteriana in Callqui, Peru, as part of the Plan Operativo Militar 'CAIMAN XIII'. The operation was conducted by a patrol from the Marine Detachment of Huanta and La Mar, led by Lieutenant Luis Alberto Celis Checa. The …
In 1984, military forces conducted selective operations in the community of Muyurina, Ayacucho, Peru. During these operations, they gathered approximately 300 villagers and used an anonymous informant to identify individuals suspected of subversive activities. Six people were singled out by the informant, who was partially concealed, and were subsequently detained.
In 1984, the Peruvian Ministry of Defense and the National Police reported a significant disparity in casualties between state forces and presumed subversives in Ayacucho. The ratio was 25 presumed subversives killed for every military or police officer, highlighting the intense counterinsurgency operations in the region. By 1989, this ratio …
In 1983, the Peruvian government established a political-military command in Ayacucho and the provinces of Huancavelica and Apurímac to combat subversive activities by the PCP-SL. The army set up a base in Pampas, Tayacaja, which became the center for counter-subversive operations. The installation of these bases led to increased military …
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