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 text describes community-led justice practices in response to crime, including public punishments such as hair cutting and public shaming. These practices were seen as a way to maintain order and security in the community. However, the narrative also highlights the tension between these practices and government repression, with military …
In a Senderista-controlled settlement, strict internal security measures were implemented to protect against potential police or military interventions. These included perimeter walls, trenches, watchtowers, and internal patrols organized by community members. A curfew was enforced, and residents had to leave a family member behind when leaving the settlement to ensure …
On April 20, 1991, the Commission of Pacification of the San Martín Region was established, spearheaded by the Catholic Church. The commission was led by Professor Lincoln Rojas Salazar, the Executive Secretary of OPASM. Its directive committee included various entities such as the National University of San Martín, political parties, …
The capture of Osmán Morote on June 11, 1988, marked a significant event for the PCP-SL (Shining Path) in Lima. This event exposed the vulnerabilities in the security systems of the Shining Path and delayed their response to a series of attacks commemorating the birthdays of Guzmán and Mao. The …
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