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.
Inmates at the Penal de Castro-Castro in Lima faced a violent confrontation with police forces. The police used explosives and firearms to breach the facility, resulting in the death of Juan Bardales Rengifo, the first victim of the incident. The police also deployed tear gas and grenades, causing many inmates …
On June 3, 1992, police forces launched an aggressive attack on Pabellón 4-B, a section of a prison in Lima, Peru. The assault involved the use of grenades, heavy weaponry, and psychological tactics against the inmates, resulting in the death of Ignacio Guizado Talaverano and numerous injuries. Despite attempts at …
In early May, a violent incident occurred in a Peruvian prison where inmates were subjected to severe violence by police and military forces. The event involved the use of firearms and tear gas, resulting in numerous injuries and deaths among the prisoners. Despite calls for evacuation and medical assistance, many …
In 1990, a person was detained by a police officer in the Province of Barranca, Lima, Peru. The detainee was taken to the Barranca Police Station, then transferred to the PIP of Barranca, and subsequently to the DINCOTE in Lima. This event highlights the pattern of violent detentions and the …
On 3 November 1989, a woman was detained in the district of San Juan de Miraflores, Lima, Peru. During her detention at the local police station, she was subjected to severe physical and sexual abuse. This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence against women in police custody …
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission reported on the forced disappearance of Pedro Eduardo Haro Cruz and Cesar Augusto Mautino Camones, who were detained by the National Police in Huaraz. The report also highlights the disappearance of witnesses Ramón, Catalina, and Fernando Robles Figueroa, who were allegedly kidnapped on June 21, …
The 'Pucallpazo' refers to a violent event in 1989 in Pucallpa, Peru, where a protest by over five thousand people, mainly peasants, against the government led to a severe police crackdown. The protestors were demanding attention to their grievances, which they felt were ignored by the central government. The police …
In 1989, a series of brutal killings occurred in Tocache, Peru, where victims were found in the Huallaga River. The bodies, including those of Gisella del Águila's brothers, were discovered encased in bags, tortured, and weighed down to prevent their recovery. These acts were reportedly carried out by members of …
In October 1988, student protests at a university in Peru turned deadly when police forces opened fire on demonstrators. The protests, influenced by the radical group PCP-SL, aimed to provoke violent responses from the police. The resulting clashes led to the deaths of students Carlos Barnett and Hernán Pozo Barrientos, …
A peaceful student protest at the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) in Peru turned violent when a university student was killed, allegedly by police forces. The protest was in response to the killings in Cayara, and the incident led to the detention of over 400 students, sparking further demonstrations.
On March 27, 1988, a significant mobilization took place in Huaycán, Peru, organized by local committees to demand better living conditions and legal recognition of property titles. The protest was met with severe police resistance, resulting in the deaths of Rafael Flores Echevarría and injuries to others, as well as …
In 1987, police violence became a significant issue in Puno, Peru, as reported by the Vicaría de la Solidaridad. Numerous incidents of police abuse were documented, including the killing of a young girl, Juana Choque Miranda, and a young man, Juan Gutiérrez Mamani, by intoxicated police officers. The local population …
The Socos Massacre occurred on 13 November 1983, when police forces entered the home of Alejandro Zamora Quispe and conducted a violent operation, resulting in multiple deaths. The trial concluded on 15 July 1986, with the First Mixed Chamber of the Tribunal Correccional of Ayacucho sentencing several police officers for …
On March 5, 1982, a commission was created to investigate the deaths of Wensjoe, Alcántara, and Urbay, which allegedly did not occur during a police operation. The investigation revealed that several police officers were involved in the violent incidents at the hospital, leading to the deaths of Wensjoe and Urbay. …
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