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 …
In February 2000, inmates at the Yanamayo prison in Peru initiated a significant riot that led to the collapse of the prison's internal structures. This event was part of a broader pattern of prison unrest in Peru during this period, with similar incidents occurring in other facilities such as Castro …
On May 11, 1992, a violent confrontation occurred during a police operation in a prison, resulting in multiple casualties. María Pupetela Villegas Regalado, one of the first injured, died from septicemia after being shot multiple times. The incident also led to the deaths of several inmates and a police officer, …
The Miguel Castro Castro Prison riot occurred on May 6, 1992, resulting in the deaths of several inmates, including Sergio Campos Fernández and Tito Roger Valle Travesaño. The riot was part of a series of violent events linked to terrorism and subversive activities in Peru during this period. The incident …
In the early hours of May 6, 1992, a violent confrontation occurred at Castro Castro Prison in Peru. The police attempted to forcibly transfer female inmates associated with the Communist Party of Peru (PCP-SL) to another facility, leading to a standoff. The situation escalated into a massacre, resulting in several …
In May 1992, a violent riot occurred at Castro Castro Prison in Lima, Peru, resulting in the deaths of numerous inmates. Official reports stated that 35 prisoners were killed, but other sources claimed the number was as high as 80. The incident marked a turning point in President Alberto Fujimori's …
The Pabellón Azul prison riot involved a violent confrontation between inmates and the Infantería de Marina. The intervention resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of several military personnel and inmates. The operation was criticized for its lack of planning and excessive use of force, leading to a high number …
On June 18, 1986, prisoners accused of belonging to the PCP-SL rioted and took hostages in three Lima prisons: Santa Bárbara, Lurigancho, and El Frontón. The government responded by deploying security forces to restore order, resulting in the deaths of 244 people. The incident drew criticism from the IU, which …
On June 18-19, militants of the PCP-SL rioted in three prisons: El Frontón, Lurigancho, and Santa Mónica. The riots coincided with the International Socialist Congress in Lima, drawing media attention. The Peruvian government, led by President García, ordered the military to suppress the riots, resulting in 244 deaths.
On June 18, 1986, simultaneous riots broke out in three Peruvian prisons: San Juan Bautista (El Frontón), San Pedro (Lurigancho), and Santa Bárbara del Callao. These riots were orchestrated by members of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) as part of a coordinated plan to demand better conditions and recognition of …
On June 18, 1986, the President of Peru convened an extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers in response to unrest in the country's prisons. The unrest was triggered by the suspension of family visits due to a planned strike by the National Penitentiary Institute workers. The government decided that …
In 1986, a series of prison riots occurred in Lima, Peru, involving militants of Sendero Luminoso who were detained in various penal establishments. On June 18, 1986, riots erupted in three prisons, including the notorious El Frontón, where inmates had taken hostages. The Peruvian government, under the advice of the …
On June 17, 1986, inmates associated with the Shining Path at the Lurigancho, El Frontón, and Santa Bárbara prisons in Peru took hostages and seized control of their pavilions, demanding their conditions be met. The Peruvian government, led by President García, handed control to the military, resulting in a violent …
In June 1986, inmates accused of terrorism and belonging to the PCP-Sendero Luminoso staged riots in the prisons of Lurigancho, Santa Bárbara del Callao, and the island of Frontón. The prisoners took control of the facilities, captured weapons, and held hostages, aiming to discredit the government of President Alan García. …
In June 1986, following a prison riot at El Frontón Island in Peru, members of the Peruvian Navy allegedly carried out extrajudicial executions of inmates who had already surrendered and were under custody. The executions were followed by the demolition of the prison's Blue Pavilion using explosives, which reportedly led …
In June 1986, synchronized riots occurred in the prisons of Lurigancho, El Frontón, and Santa Bárbara in Lima, Peru, involving inmates accused of terrorism. The riots culminated in a violent intervention by the authorities, resulting in a significant number of inmate deaths. These events were part of a broader strategy …
In 1986, the Peruvian government, led by the PAP, violently repressed riots in three prisons in Lima. This decision, criticized by the CVR, resulted in a high number of deaths and indications of extrajudicial executions. The incident marked a turning point in the government's approach to handling subversion and human …
On October 4, 1985, inmates at the Lurigancho prison in Peru staged a riot to prevent a search by authorities. The Republican Guard intervened to quell the uprising, resulting in the deaths of 30 inmates. The incident was controversial, with the Minister of Justice, Luis González Posada, claiming that the …
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