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 November 1991, the Peruvian government issued 126 legislative decrees, with 29 of them being promulgated in the final days of the authorized period. These decrees, particularly those related to national pacification, exceeded constitutional limits and increased military powers, leading to tensions between the executive and legislative branches. Despite attempts …
In 1991, María Elena Moyano, a municipal authority and community leader in Villa El Salvador, Peru, opposed forming an alliance with the police and military to combat the PCP-SL (Shining Path). Despite pressure from both the local government and the military, Moyano publicly denounced the PCP-SL while refusing to collaborate …
In August 1990, shortly after Alberto Fujimori assumed the presidency of Peru, a radical economic adjustment program known as the 'fujishock' was implemented. This program aimed to stabilize the economy but lacked provisions for social welfare, leading to significant economic hardship for the population. Despite this, a significant portion of …
In 1990, Alberto Fujimori presented his government plan focused on stabilizing the economy by reducing hyperinflation and encouraging both national and foreign investment. During this period, Fujimori faced a 'dirty war' from various media outlets, which labeled him as pro-Senderista, pro-Aprista, and an evangelist. The political climate was further charged …
In September 1988, the Peruvian government introduced a package of gradual economic adjustment measures, signaling the end of the economic reform initiatives by the Aprista regime. The government's lack of resources for counterinsurgency efforts became apparent as the conflict expanded across the country, making it difficult to maintain the socioeconomic …
During the VII National Congress of the Aprista Youth in May 1988, President Alan García delivered a controversial speech that was later leaked to the press. In his address, García acknowledged the dedication and commitment of the militants of Sendero Luminoso, a subversive group, and compared it to the lack …
The municipal elections in Peru took place on November 9, 1986, under the presidency of Alan García Pérez. The elections were marked by political tension, including a curfew and protests. Jorge del Castillo Gálvez, representing the PAP, claimed a narrow victory in Lima, but the official proclamation of results was …
On July 23, 1984, a conflict erupted in Huaycán, Lima, where a group of 5,000 people armed with sticks and stones repelled 4,000 members of the Horacio Zevallos settlement attempting to occupy land. The confrontation was mediated by local leaders, highlighting the tensions between different political factions, including the Communist …
In Puno, the organization of women began during the 1983 drought with support from the Church. Despite being in a region where violence was less intense, there was distrust towards the military. Women like Manuela Copa Condori, who was involved in the Partido Unificado Mariateguista, faced threats and anonymous letters, …
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