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.
María Monteza Benavides was clandestinely detained and subjected to torture and multiple sexual assaults, resulting in her pregnancy. She declared her belief of being pregnant on November 23, 1992, which was later confirmed by a medical examination. The incident is considered a probable case of state-sanctioned violence against detainees, equating …
Rodolfo Angel Escobar Jurado was arbitrarily detained and subsequently disappeared in Huancavelica on February 27, 1990. This incident is believed to have been carried out by state agents during a period of intense social unrest and violence in the region, which was marked by the activities of the subversive group …
In 1989, an individual was captured in Plaza San Martín and detained by DINCOTE, accused of terrorism. During the 14-day detention, the individual experienced extreme state violence, highlighting the broader issue of wrongful imprisonment during this period. This event reflects the climate of fear and distrust that permeated society, exacerbated …
In June 1986, Peru experienced a tragic period marked by significant loss of life due to terrorism and state violence. The events highlighted the urgent need for alternative solutions to the political crisis, as both subversive terror and militarized state responses were condemned. The situation was seen as a victory …
In September 1984, a massacre occurred in Putis, Peru, where 154 people, including women and children, were killed by state agents. The massacre was a reprisal against the community for alleged collaboration with the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. Victims were forced to dig their own graves under false pretenses before being executed, …
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