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.
Abimael Guzmán, leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), was captured and held at the Naval Base of Callao. During his captivity, Guzmán argued that his capture marked a 'strategic shift' in the people's war, emphasizing the importance of leadership in the revolutionary process. This led to a new direction for …
In 1987, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) implemented a strategic shift in their revolutionary tactics, focusing on encircling urban areas from the countryside. This strategy was part of the 'Pensamiento Gonzalo' and involved creating revolutionary support bases and organizing armed strikes in cities, particularly targeting Lima. …
In 1986, the Movimiento Revolucionario Tupac Amaru (MRTA) and the Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria (MIR-VR) issued a declaration of unity. This marked a significant moment in the Peruvian revolutionary movement as these groups sought to consolidate their efforts against the government. The declaration emphasized their shared goals of achieving democracy, …
In 1986, the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) held a clandestine press conference titled 'Weapons for Democracy'. This event was part of MRTA's efforts to promote their revolutionary agenda in Peru during a period of significant political unrest.
In May 1981, the revolutionary group Sendero Luminoso, led by Abimael Guzmán, initiated a violent campaign to overthrow the Peruvian government. This campaign involved brutal attacks on police posts and state authorities, as well as efforts to establish new power structures in rural areas. Despite early warnings and intelligence reports, …
In July 1979, the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) achieved a significant victory in Nicaragua, marking the first successful insurrection in Latin America since the Cuban Revolution in 1959. This triumph revitalized the Latin American guerrilla left, particularly in Central America, and reinforced the legitimacy of using violence as a …
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