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 October 1992, Abimael Guzmán, leader of the Shining Path, sent letters to President Alberto Fujimori to negotiate a peace agreement. The first letter was made public during Fujimori's presentation at the United Nations on October 1, 1992, and initially seemed to bolster Fujimori's political standing. However, a second letter …
During Alberto Fujimori's presidency in Peru, he sought to consolidate power by aligning closely with the military and emphasizing a counter-subversive strategy. This approach involved reducing the influence of democratic controls and increasing autonomy for military actions, which led to distrust among military officials and advisors. A key document from …
The PCP-SL (Sendero Luminoso) aimed to instill the idea among workers that their demands could not be met under the current conditions, promoting the notion of a 'people's war' as the only solution. The Central Highway was prioritized for political work due to its socio-economic characteristics, and the industrial crisis …
The only National Congress of Izquierda Unida (IU) took place in Lima in January 1989, marking a significant moment for the leftist coalition. The congress aimed to unify various factions within IU and propose a coherent strategy for the upcoming presidential elections in 1990. Despite efforts to promote a legal …
In 1988, the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) initiated a series of kidnappings as part of a strategic plan to secure financial resources. This marked a shift from sporadic abductions to a more organized policy. The group targeted wealthy businessmen, such as Carlos Ferreyros and Héctor Delgado Parker, who were …
In 1984, the V National Congress of the Patria Roja party in Peru focused on a significant internal debate about the direction of their revolutionary political work. The outcome was a strategic decision to prioritize preparing for armed struggle while also emphasizing mass political work. This period also saw the …
On July 19, 1977, the Committee of Defense and Struggle of Coronel Portillo (CODEL-COP) was established, bringing together various union, peasant, and native forces. The MIR-EM played a leading role in directing CODEL-COP, consolidating its political work in the region. The formation of this committee marked a significant step in …
In 1965, guerrilla movements in Peru attempted to establish themselves in rural areas but faced a swift military defeat. These movements were part of a broader strategy to integrate into the legal political scene, contrasting with the traditional urban propaganda tactics of the Aprista military apparatus. The events highlighted the …
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