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 2002, local authorities in Ayacucho, Peru, faced a crisis as many resigned due to threats and fear of violence. This left communities without leadership, resulting in insecurity, confusion, and social isolation. The absence of authority was particularly felt in the aftermath of the violence associated with the Sendero Luminoso …
In November 2000, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru announced his resignation while on a trip to Asia. His resignation was confirmed by the President of the Council of Ministers, Federico Salas Guevara, and was followed by the resignation of the cabinet to allow for a new government. On November 22, …
In 1989, the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) exerted pressure on educational institutions, leading to the intimidation and resignation of union leaders. Dora Gómez, the president of the association, faced direct threats, prompting her to resign and leave the country. This event reflects the broader climate of fear …
José María de la Jara y Ureta resigned from his position following the death of student Antonio Ayerbe Flores in Cuzco. His resignation marked a shift towards a more hardline government stance, with military figures taking key cabinet positions. The appointment of José Gagliardi Schiaffino as Interior Minister was seen …
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