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.
The text discusses the manipulation of the police force by political entities in Peru, highlighting how officers are used to serve political interests. It describes a culture of clientelism and corruption within the police, where officers must align with political powers to advance their careers. This situation leads to a …
On April 19, 1991, a group of educators and students from Huancapi, Peru, gathered to officially register their political list, 'Izquierda Unida Socialista,' for the upcoming municipal elections. The registration took place amidst heightened security measures due to the political climate. After successfully registering, the group celebrated, during which their …
The 1990 Peruvian presidential election saw Alberto Fujimori unexpectedly secure 29% of the vote, closely trailing the favorite, Mario Vargas Llosa, who received 33%. This led to a runoff election, where Fujimori's opposition to economic shock policies helped him gain widespread support and ultimately win the presidency. The election marked …
Antonio Cornejo Polar, a renowned literature professor, became the rector of San Marcos University in 1985 with the support of Izquierda Unida. Despite his academic prestige, Cornejo Polar lacked political skills and was compelled to form alliances with various leftist groups to maintain a majority in the University Assembly. In …
On February 20, 1977, during the government of General Francisco Morales Bermúdez, the Universidad Nacional de Educación was recessed. This occurred in a context of intense politicization and radicalization within university circles, dominated by the PCP Patria Roja. The group managed to displace Vanguardia Revolucionaria and PCP Bandera Roja from …
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