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 the aftermath of the Uchuraccay massacre, Saturnina Figueroa, the widow of Severino Morales, recounted the threats she faced from local forces. She was spared from death but was warned to remain silent about the events, under the threat of death. The community was under pressure to hide the truth, …
On March 4, 1990, unknown individuals detonated powerful explosives at the central office of Amnesty International in Lima, causing significant material damage to the office and nearby buildings. This incident was part of a series of attacks and threats against human rights organizations in Peru during this period. These actions …
In October 1989, Enrique Castillo, a labor leader, was assassinated by the Shining Path (PCP-SL), marking a turning point for many who initially viewed the group as misguided but seeking justice. Following this, prominent figures like Mayor Johny Rodríguez and ex-Mayor Michel Azcueta faced death threats and assassination attempts by …
In 1984, members of the Sendero Luminoso, also known as the Shining Path, arrived in the district of Pilchaca. They demanded that all local authorities resign from their positions. During this visit, they burned municipal documents in the main square. The following year, in 1985, they returned and left threatening …
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