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 Quempiri, some families hid their children in the forest to prevent them from being recruited by the PCP-SL for warfare. This act of resistance carried significant risks, including severe physical punishment or death. Those caught were often executed in a brutal manner, and the community was forced to celebrate …
In 1992, the union leader Donato Bernal was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head near the Club Peruano. This event occurred during a period of intense repression against union leaders, who were often unjustly accused of terrorism. The assassination left the community in shock, as the perpetrators …
On December 1, 1991, various neighborhood organizations in the districts of Cono Norte organized a March for Peace to protest against the ongoing violence. This event occurred during a period when the Fujimori government was implementing harsh repressive measures, including police raids and selective operations. The march highlighted the tension …
On September 6, 1991, the Peruvian Army established a military base in Raucana, which remained until 2000. This militarization led to social control over the local population and resulted in severe repression, leaving lasting impacts on the community. The military presence marked the end of the PCP-SL's organization of daily …
In May 1991, the Sindicato Único de Trabajadores en la Educación del Perú (SUTEP) initiated a strike that was met with severe repression. The crackdown resulted in 2,000 teachers being temporarily arrested, 20 disappearances, and 14 murders. Notably, on May 17, seven teachers were detained by the Peruvian Army in …
On February 9, 1989, a large march organized by the Confederation of Campesinos of Peru (CCP) in Pucallpa was repressed by the National Police's Special Operations Directorate (DOES), resulting in the death of eight campesinos. The march was a response to the failure of state enterprises to pay for agricultural …
In 1988, the SUTEP (Sindicato Unitario de Trabajadores en la Educación del Perú) organized a teachers' strike in Peru. The strike was criticized by government officials, including Minister Mercedes Cabanillas Bustamante, who claimed it had a political motive despite most demands being addressed. The media also suggested that the strike …
On April 27, 1987, in the community of Cututuni, Azángaro, the main force of the southern regional committee of the PCP-SL was dismantled by the Peruvian Armed Forces, resulting in the death of Manuel Atoche, known as 'Anselmo', and other combatants. This event marked a significant decrease in PCP-SL activities …
During the government of Fernando Belaunde Terry, there was a significant increase in violence, reaching its peak in 1983. The control of the counter-subversive efforts was transferred to the Armed Forces, leading to indiscriminate repression. This period was marked by violence affecting the educational sector, with teachers and students being …
In 1982, the Peruvian government, facing increasing subversive threats, enacted Law 24150, which marked a significant shift towards militarization in the fight against insurgent groups like Sendero Luminoso. This law was enacted amidst a change in government and was criticized for undermining democratic civilian power by granting more control to …
The entry of law enforcement into the city of Huanta and the subsequent repression of mobilized peasants and students marked a significant event in the history of the Peruvian left. These events were pivotal in the reconstitution of the Communist Party, particularly influencing the faction led by Abimael Guzmán. Despite …
In 1969, the movement advocating for free education in Ayacucho and Huanta faced significant repression from the government. This weakened the Frente de Defensa and associated neighborhood organizations. Despite this, the movement found refuge within the University of Huamanga, where it continued to survive and influence the political landscape throughout …
In 1965, the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) guerrilla movement took place in the province of La Mar, Peru. This event is remembered for the assassination of the Carrillo brothers, owners of the Chapi estate, and the subsequent violent incursion by the Guardia Civil, which involved repression, torture, and killings …
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