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 May 1992, subversive activities by the PCP Sendero Luminoso were still ongoing in regions like San Pedro, Canchis, where incidents such as the assassination of four authorities, the burning of the municipality, and the destruction of two buses were reported. Despite these activities, the influence of the PCP Sendero …
In January 1992, the MRTA attempted to take the town of Pichanaki but failed. However, they successfully attacked Pichanaki later that year, and on May 1, 1992, around 100 subversives attacked and destroyed the counter-subversive base in Villa Rica, Oxapampa. The Peruvian Army responded, leading to a series of confrontations, …
Rosalina Geri Palomino was assassinated by members of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) on 16 May 1991 in San José de Sucre, Colca, for refusing to collaborate with them. During this period, the province of Fajardo was considered a 'red zone' due to increased subversive activities by the Shining Path. The …
On 9 August 1989, 'Comrade Hernán', a commander of the PCP-SL, was killed by local villagers in Rahui, marking a significant turning point in the subversive activities in the region. His death led to a retreat of PCP-SL forces and the reintegration of many young combatants back into their communities. …
The bodies of José Abel Malpartida Páez and Luis Alberto Alvarez Aguilar were found on July 27, 1989, near Km. 53 of the Carretera Panamericana Sur. The remains were scattered over a 50-meter radius due to the detonation of an explosive device. Investigations suggested that both individuals had been involved …
On February 14, 1989, 'Gringo' Olivares led an assault on the Los Rosales Mine in Lampa, Peru. The attackers stole around 200 boxes of dynamite, which were then distributed to various locations within the department. The subsequent arrest of three support members near Juliaca led to the dismantling of a …
In July 1986, Aida Lucía Mendoza Mateo was investigated in connection with a crime scene involving firearms and explosives. Evidence collected included a revolver and a pistol, as well as blood samples matching the victim's blood type. Subversive manuscripts and explosive substances were found in her possession, and she was …
In January 1986, members of the PCP-SL conducted a meticulously planned assassination attempt on Rear Admiral Carlos Ponce Canessa. The operation involved extensive surveillance and strategic positioning around his residence in Magdalena del Mar. The attack was likely a response to Ponce Canessa's efforts to infiltrate the leadership of the …
In 1986, the region of Puno, Peru, became a focal point of social unrest and subversive activities. The PCP-SL (Shining Path) intensified its campaign against local authorities, leading to a significant attack on the ERPS Kunurana in the province of Melgar. This attack involved the forced participation of local residents …
In 1985, the PCP Sendero Luminoso initiated a series of attacks in the Cuzco region, marking the beginning of hostilities against police posts. The first notable incident occurred on January 25, 1985, in San Sebastián, near Cuzco, where two police officers were killed. Subsequent attacks included the killing of a …
In December 1984, a state of emergency was declared in the province of Daniel Alcides Carrión, Peru, due to the increasing number of subversive attacks by the PCP-SL. The Peruvian Army established a military base in Yanahuanca and another in Chinche Tingo to counteract the insurgency. The military presence and …
In 1984, military forces conducted selective operations in the community of Muyurina, Ayacucho, Peru. During these operations, they gathered approximately 300 villagers and used an anonymous informant to identify individuals suspected of subversive activities. Six people were singled out by the informant, who was partially concealed, and were subsequently detained.
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