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 1990, the Peruvian army intensified its campaign against the Shining Path (PCP-SL) in the Huallaga Valley. The army established military bases in strategic locations such as Tulumayo, Nuevo Progreso, Pizana, and Punta Arenas, which helped to diminish the influence of the PCP-SL in urban centers. This military presence disrupted …
In late 1989, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) entered the Tamaya River and Imiria Lake areas, imposing their control over local communities to dominate the narcotics trade. On November 4, 1989, they entered Puerto Alegre, coercively appointing local leaders and enforcing strict control over the population. Despite the oppressive presence, the …
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