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 1991, the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) carried out a series of attacks on police posts across Peru. These attacks occurred in multiple provinces, including Junín, Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Cuzco, and San Martín. The MRTA's actions were part of a broader campaign against government forces, and they included capturing police …
In 1990, a group of police officers in San Martín, Peru, were ambushed by the militant group Sendero Luminoso. The attackers used a grenade and gunfire, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to others. The ambush highlighted the violent tactics employed by Sendero Luminoso during this period.
On March 27, 1989, a group of 300 to 400 armed members of the Shining Path attacked the DOES1-6-Uchiza police base in Peru. The attack resulted in the deaths of 10 police officers and injuries to 14 others. Despite requests for assistance, reinforcements did not arrive until the following morning, …
On March 27, 1989, the police post in Uchiza, a small city in a coca-growing region of San Martín, Peru, was attacked by the Shining Path (PCP-SL). The attackers, well-equipped due to their ties with drug trafficking, outnumbered the police contingent of 57 men. Despite calls for assistance, nearby bases …
On March 27, 1989, the police station in Uchiza was attacked by several hundred members of the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso, resulting in the deaths of ten police officers. The attackers conducted 'popular trials' before killing three officers and looted weapons and various local businesses. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission …
On March 27, 1989, several hundred members of the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) launched a second attack on the police station in Uchiza, resulting in the deaths of 10 police officers and three civilians, with six other civilians seriously injured. The attack highlighted the ongoing violence in the coca-growing regions …
On March 27, 1989, the police station in Uchiza was attacked by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. During the hours-long combat, the commander of the post communicated with the Army detachment in Tingo María, but no help arrived. Ten police officers and three civilians were captured, subjected to a public trial, and …
On March 17, 1989, the town of Uchiza in the Alto Huallaga region of Peru was attacked, resulting in the killing of police officers. This event highlighted the influence of the PCP-SL (Shining Path) and exposed the lack of support from other state forces, creating a political challenge for the …
In March 1989, the PCP-SL launched a significant attack on the police command in Uchiza, resulting in the deaths of ten police officers, including Major Carlos Farfán Correa. The attack highlighted the corruption within local law enforcement and the strong ties between PCP-SL and drug trafficking in the region. This …
In May 1988, the PCP-SL launched a devastating attack on the police post in Crucero, resulting in the deaths of six police officers and the local justice of the peace. The attackers then seized vehicles from the Lutheran Mission and caused significant damage to local infrastructure. This event was part …
On May 5, 1988, the PCP Sendero Luminoso launched a violent attack on the police post in Crucero, located in the Sandia Province of Peru. During this attack, six members of the police force and a justice of the peace were killed. This event marked a resurgence of Sendero Luminoso's …
In 1985, the PCP Sendero Luminoso initiated a series of attacks in the Cuzco region, marking the beginning of hostilities against police posts. The first notable incident occurred on January 25, 1985, in San Sebastián, near Cuzco, where two police officers were killed. Subsequent attacks included the killing of a …
On July 12, 1984, seven police stations in different districts of Lima were attacked simultaneously, marking the beginning of a 'phase of harassment. This event was part of a series of actions by the MRTA to increase their presence in the media and become a significant actor in the internal …
On August 22, 1982, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) attacked a police post in Vilcashuamán, Peru. The confrontation lasted for five hours and resulted in the deaths of seven police officers. This event was part of the broader conflict between the Peruvian government and the Shining Path insurgency during the early …
On August 22, 1982, a detachment of the PCP-SL attacked the police post of the Guardia Civil in Vilcashuamán. The confrontation lasted five hours, resulting in the deaths of seven police officers. This event was part of a series of violent actions by the PCP-SL in the region during that …
On August 18, 1982, the police post in Umachiri was attacked, leading to a forceful police entry into the local Church's social works office and the detention of its employees. The Church, including the vicariate of Ayaviri, protested against the police actions, which included the detention and mistreatment of the …
In 1982, the PCP Shining Path launched attacks on police posts in Tambo, Huancasancos, and Huanta, causing police forces to retreat to nearby capitals. These attacks were part of a broader strategy by Sendero Luminoso to strengthen their guerrilla warfare efforts, as evidenced by a document from their Central Committee. …
On October 11, 1981, members of the Sendero Luminoso, a Peruvian guerrilla group, attacked the police station in Tambo, Ayacucho. The attack resulted in the death of three police officers and the theft of several firearms. This event was part of a broader strategy by Sendero Luminoso to provoke the …
On May 18, 1981, subversive elements attacked the police post in Atacocha, located in Cerro de Pasco, using dynamite charges. This event was part of a series of violent actions attributed to insurgent groups in the region during this period.
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