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 MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) orchestrated a prison break from Canto Grande prison in Peru. This event was part of a larger strategy to free imprisoned members and was inspired by similar actions by the Tupamaros in Uruguay. The escape was documented in books published shortly after, highlighting the …
In November 1987, tensions escalated between the MRTA and PCP-SL in San Martín, Peru. The MRTA accused the PCP-SL of violent attacks not only against them but also against popular sectors and organizations. The MRTA criticized the PCP-SL's actions as detrimental to the revolutionary cause and called for adherence to …
In 1986, a faction of militants and leaders left the PCP-Patria Roja, leading to the formation of UNIR-Bolchevique, which eventually dissolved. Some members joined the PCP-SL and MRTA, reflecting broader political shifts and tensions within leftist movements in Peru. These events occurred amidst a perceived revolutionary situation and growing dissatisfaction …
In 1984, the MRTA criticized the PCP-SL for its dogmatism, sectarianism, and neglect of mass movements, marking a divergence in their revolutionary strategies. Despite these criticisms, the MRTA continued to view the PCP-SL as a 'force of the people' throughout much of the 1980s. The differences between the two groups …
In 1984, a cell of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) was established at the Faculty of Physical Education at the Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNE) in Peru. This cell was part of the MRTA's increased activity following its formation from the alliance between the MIR-El Militante and the Partido …
In 1983, the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) was founded in Lima, Peru. The group, consisting of members from the MIR and PSR-ML, began its activities by acquiring funds through robberies to support their political and personal needs. The MRTA later became involved in student politics and propaganda efforts at …
On May 1, 1980, members of the Sendero Luminoso held a final meeting at the National University of San Cristóbal de Huamanga (UNSCH) to announce the start of their 'people's war.' The event was marked by speeches under a display of red flags, with participants dressed in attire reminiscent of …
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