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 1996, the Peruvian government, under pressure to appear democratic, took steps such as appointing a public ombudsman and forming a commission to address wrongful imprisonments. However, the same year saw the approval of Law 26657 by the government majority in Congress, which was perceived as a move to entrench …
The 1990 presidential election in Peru was marked by severe economic and social crises, with inflation rates reaching unprecedented levels. The election saw the rise of Alberto Fujimori, a relatively unknown candidate, who capitalized on the public's disillusionment with traditional political parties. Fujimori's campaign, characterized by its simplicity and the …
The Peruvian general elections of 1990 were marked by significant political polarization between the left-wing coalition IU and the right-wing coalition FREDEMO. Despite efforts to unify, the left presented a divided front, leading to a poor electoral performance. Ultimately, Mario Vargas Llosa of FREDEMO and Alberto Fujimori of Cambio 90 …
In September 1981, the director general of the Police of Investigations of Peru, Eduardo Ipinze Rebata, accused leftist parliamentarians of obstructing investigations into alleged subversives. This incident highlighted the existing distrust and political polarization in the Peruvian Parliament, hindering a unified response to the growing subversive threat. The political climate …
The Alianza Revolucionaria de Izquierda (ARI) was formed on January 17, 1980, as a coalition of various leftist groups, including the UDP and the Partido Revolucionario de los Trabajadores. Despite initial unity, ideological and political differences led to increasing polarization among its members, ultimately resulting in the dissolution of the …
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