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 incident at Castro-Castro Prison involved a violent confrontation between inmates and police forces. Multiple inmates, including María Pupetela Villegas Regalado, Jaime Gilberto Gutiérrez Prado, and Carlos Jesús Aguilar Garay, were killed by gunfire. The police operation resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, with reports of inmates being shot at …
In 1996, the Establecimiento Penitenciario de Régimen Cerrado Especial de Challapalca was constructed in the department of Puno, Peru. The prison is known for its harsh conditions, including its remote location and lack of basic services, which have been criticized as inhumane and degrading. These conditions highlight the incompatibility of …
An incident occurred in a Peruvian prison where several inmates were killed or injured during a transfer to Pabellón 4-B. Among the deceased were Sergio Campos Fernández, Vilma Edda Aguilar Fajardo, Rosa Luz Aponte Inga, and Lucio Roberto Cuadros Ullac. An improvised medical station was set up to treat around …
On May 11, 1992, a forensic investigation was conducted in the male and female pavilions of a prison in Lima, Peru, following a violent incident. The investigation revealed significant material damage from firearms and explosions, and uncovered a mass grave containing five bodies, along with a sixth body found elsewhere. …
In 1992, female inmates at the Penal de Chorrillos in Lima, Peru, reported being coerced into sexual relationships with prison officials in exchange for better living conditions and privileges. The testimonies reveal that women were threatened with harsher conditions if they refused to comply. Some inmates accepted these terms to …
In 1992, the Peruvian government intensified its control over maximum security prisons, which became sites of severe human rights abuses. The prisons, intended to suppress subversive activities, instead fostered environments of violence, torture, and psychological trauma. Many inmates, including those wrongfully accused, suffered under harsh conditions, leading some to align …
In 1992, reports emerged of widespread sexual violence against female detainees in Peruvian prisons, particularly during interrogations. Women were subjected to threats, physical abuse, and sexual assault to coerce them into providing information or signing documents. These abuses were part of a broader pattern of human rights violations within the …
The text describes the experiences of female inmates in Peruvian prisons during the late 1980s, particularly focusing on the oppressive environment created by fellow inmates who were members of the PCP-SL (Shining Path). Inmates who refused to align with the PCP-SL ideology faced isolation, harassment, and accusations, such as being …
On June 18 and 19, a military intervention took place in the prisons of San Pedro and San Juan Bautista in Peru. The intervention involved the use of excessive military force, including war rifles, grenades, and explosives, against inmates who were armed with makeshift weapons. The operation, driven by government …
On June 18, a military operation was initiated against the Pabellón Azul, a section of a prison, involving the Fuerza de Operaciones Especiales (FOES) of the Navy. The operation began with attempts to breach the facility using rockets, which were initially unsuccessful. The confrontation escalated with exchanges of gunfire and …
In June 1986, a massacre occurred in Peruvian prisons, prompting the bishops of Peru to speak out against violence from all sides. They emphasized the need for objective investigation and adherence to human rights, rejecting violence as a means to achieve change. The bishops called for a future where solutions …
In June 1986, a violent incident occurred in the prisons of Lima and Callao, Peru, resulting in the deaths of numerous inmates. This event was condemned by religious figures and organizations, who highlighted it as a symptom of the deep moral crisis affecting the country. The violence was attributed to …
On May 21, 1986, prisoners from the Santa Bárbara, San Juan Bautista, and San Pedro (Lurigancho) penitentiaries filed an action of amparo against several high-ranking officials, including the Minister of the Navy and the Minister of Justice. This legal action was part of a broader investigation into the events that …
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