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 Peruvian Constitutional Court, in its ruling on January 3, 2003, addressed the essence of terrorist acts, emphasizing the intention to terrorize the population. The court highlighted that acts of torture intended to intimidate civilians should be classified as terrorism under International Humanitarian Law. This ruling underscores the absolute prohibition …
The Commission of Truth and Reconciliation reported that the Peruvian police forces were responsible for 6.6% of the deaths and disappearances during the internal conflict in Peru. The primary human rights violations committed by the police included arbitrary detentions and torture, with 1741 cases of torture reported. Of the 2040 …
The Commission of Truth and Reconciliation gathered evidence indicating that detainees at Cuartel Los Cabitos No. 51 were frequently subjected to interrogations and torture by military and police intelligence personnel. Testimonies, such as that of Esteban Canchari Cacñahuaray, describe the presence of torture equipment and the brutal conditions faced by …
In October 2002, a detainee was held and tortured in Tomanga, Sarhua, Ayacucho, Peru. The individual was subjected to physical abuse and forced to confess to alleged connections with terrorist groups such as PCP-SL and MRTA. The detainee was kept in harsh conditions without legal representation, highlighting the human rights …
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) concluded that torture is prohibited under all aspects of customary and international law. This ruling reinforced the notion that the prohibition of torture is a fundamental obligation that admits no exceptions.
During a thematic public hearing on September 4, 2002, the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) discussed the misuse of antiterrorism legislation and violations of due process. The hearing highlighted how excessive powers granted to police and military forces led to human rights abuses, including torture and forced confessions, during …
The testimony describes the inhumane conditions and torture faced by detainees during the internal armed conflict in Peru. The declarant recounts being held in a small cell, subjected to physical abuse, and deprived of basic necessities like food and water. This account highlights the severe human rights violations that occurred …
The report discusses the arbitrary executions that were often the result of a series of severe human rights violations, including forced disappearances and torture. Testimonies and statistical patterns analyzed by the CVR indicate a high probability that victims of forced disappearances were executed and their remains hidden to prevent identification. …
The text discusses systemic human rights violations within the Peruvian judicial system, as highlighted by Ernesto de la Jara in his work. It describes how detainees were often denied legal assistance and subjected to torture, with the judicial system failing to uphold human rights and issuing poorly substantiated verdicts. The …
A report by the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos in 1999 highlighted the extensive use of torture across Peru. The report documented 4,601 cases, with 84% involving detainees accused of terrorism or political crimes. The practice was particularly prevalent in rural areas with limited access to social and state protection …
The European Court of Human Rights recognized sexual violence, including rape, as a severe and deliberate form of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment. This judgment emphasized that sexual violence by state agents against detainees is a particularly horrific form of mistreatment, exploiting the victim's vulnerability and leaving deep psychological scars.
In 1997, two informants for the Peruvian Army Intelligence Service (SIE) were targeted in a series of violent acts. Mariela Barreto was found decapitated on March 23, 1997, and Leonor La Rosa was reportedly tortured, as revealed in a report by Pamela Vértiz on April 6, 1997. These events highlighted …
On the night of October 9, 1996, military personnel from the bases of Pichari and Tambo entered the community of Chalhuamayo Alto in the district of Tambo, province of La Mar, department of Ayacucho. They detained eight individuals, who were then taken to the military base in Tambo and later …
In late August 1996, a military operation at the Monzón military base in Peru led to the detention and torture of an indeterminate number of people following the murder of a military member. Among the victims was Juana Ibarra, who suffered severe torture including beatings, cigarette burns, and sexual assault. …
In 1996, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) addressed the case of Raquel Martín de Mejía, who was sexually assaulted twice after her husband was detained by military personnel in Oxapampa, Pasco, Peru. The IACHR concluded that these repeated sexual abuses constituted a violation of Articles 5 and 11 …
In April 1994, the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos received reports of severe human rights violations in Moyuna, Huánuco. These reports included allegations of torture and extrajudicial executions by the Army against local residents. Additionally, there were claims of indiscriminate bombings in areas along the left bank of the Huallaga …
In 1994, a detainee in Ayacucho was subjected to torture by the Dirección contra el Terrorismo to coerce a confession of terrorism and to encourage him to accept the Law of Repentance. This practice was linked to emergency legislation enacted in 1992, which incentivized police officers to use torture as …
In 1994, a detainee in Lima was subjected to inhumane conditions and torture at the facilities of the DINCOTE. The individual was kept in a small, dark cell with a foul smell and no proper place to rest, enduring several days without adequate food or water. This event highlights the …
On 12 September 1993, individuals were detained by military personnel in Monzón, Huamalíes, Peru, accused of aiding subversives. Detainees were subjected to severe torture, including physical abuse and electric shocks, at military bases in Cachicoto and BCS N°313. The report highlights the brutal treatment of detainees, including sexual violence against …
In September 1993, a man was detained by military forces in Manchuria, Monzon, during spring celebrations. He was accused by a coerced informant and subjected to severe torture at the military base of Cachicoto and later at the BCS N°313. Despite his claims of innocence, he was repeatedly tortured by …
Juan Mallea was detained and tortured by the DINCOTE, the anti-terrorism police in Peru, in July 1993. He was presented at a press conference as the author of plans that led to the discovery of the remains of the disappeared from 'La Cantuta'. The event was used to accuse him …
Rafael Salgado Castilla died on April 17, 1993, allegedly due to multiple tortures suffered during his detention by police officers at the DIVISE offices. The Commission of Truth and Reconciliation has called for the reopening of the investigation into his death, citing evidence of police responsibility and the ineffectiveness of …
Alfredo, a 15-year-old, was detained in January 1993 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His conviction was based solely on a confession obtained through torture, violating international conventions that prohibit life sentences for minors. The case highlights systemic issues in the treatment of minors within the Peruvian justice system during this …
In 1993, two women detained at the Base Militar Las Palmas were subjected to severe sexual violence. One of the women, aged 19, was raped and subjected to electric shocks to her vagina. Another detainee confirmed the account, describing the use of loud music to mask the screams of pain.
During counter-subversive efforts, torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment were used as tools to extract information from detainees suspected of belonging to subversive organizations. These methods aimed to organize operations against such groups or to facilitate legal processes by obtaining confessions and accusations. The 1993 Constitution explicitly prohibits such …
In 1993, detainees at the DINCOTE in Lima were subjected to severe torture, including simulated drowning and sexual violence. Victims were taken to the beach, threatened with drowning, and forced to self-incriminate under duress. Both men and women reported being sexually assaulted as a form of torture, with threats and …
In November 1992, María Magdalena Monteza Benavides underwent a series of medical examinations by the National Police of Peru and the Institute of Legal Medicine. These examinations revealed recent contusions and signs of past trauma. The case highlights the procedures and findings related to potential human rights violations, including possible …
Nancy Pimentel Cuellar, a student at the Universidad de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, was tortured by members of the police after being accused of involvement with the group Sendero Luminoso. She was detained at her home by the Armed Forces, taken to the DINCOTE, and subjected to physical abuse, …
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 …
In July 1992, a resident of San José, Azángaro, Puno, was attacked in his home by two armed individuals suspected to be members of the PCP-SL. They interrogated him about the whereabouts of the president of the Community of Chaupiari, resorting to physical violence when he denied knowledge. This event …
In June 1992, detainees in San Ignacio, Peru, reported being subjected to severe mistreatment and torture by police officers. The detainees, including Víctor Morales Labán, were allegedly forced to sign documents without legal representation and were physically abused. These events were later investigated by the Commission of Truth and Reconciliation, …
Pedro Yauri, a victim of the Grupo Operativo Especial 'Colina', was abducted from his home and taken to a beach near Huacho. There, he was interrogated, tortured, and forced to dig his own grave before being executed by a gunshot to the head. His father attempted to report the kidnapping, …
Marco Gonzáles Tuanama was detained by a military patrol from the Mariscal Cáceres base in the San Martín department of Peru. During his interrogation, he was subjected to physical assault and electric shocks as a form of torture. This incident was reported by the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations …
On 27 April 1992, FC was detained and tortured by military forces in Raucana. Fearing for his life, the local population mobilized to prevent his transfer. Tensions escalated, leading Captain Gonzales to order the military to open fire on the crowd, resulting in one civilian death and at least eleven …
On March 22, members of the SIE kidnapped Mariela Barreto Riofano. Her dismembered body, showing signs of torture, was discovered on March 24 near kilometer 25 of the road to Canta in Lima. This event, along with the torture of her colleague Leonor La Rosa Bustamante, led to political repercussions …
In 1992, during states of emergency in Peru, there were widespread human rights violations, including illegal detentions, torture, forced disappearances, arbitrary executions, and sexual violence against women. The legal framework allowed for the isolation of detainees for up to 10 days, which facilitated these abuses. The CVR highlighted these practices …
In 1992, the Peruvian government intensified its control over maximum security prisons, which became sites of severe human rights abuses. The prisons, intended to suppress subversive activities, instead fostered environments of violence, torture, and psychological trauma. Many inmates, including those wrongfully accused, suffered under harsh conditions, leading some to align …
In 1992, individuals detained by police in Peru were subjected to severe torture and abuse. Detainees were coerced to falsely confess to being terrorists under the threat of further violence. The police, led by Major Cesar Coquis Coz, used methods such as electric shocks and physical beatings, and fabricated evidence …
In 1992, a man was detained by the military in Naranjitos, Bagua, due to the assumption that all terrorists had beards. Despite being blindfolded and chained, he was beaten with rifle butts and shoes. This incident highlights the arbitrary detentions and racial prejudices prevalent during the conflict in Peru.
In 1992, it became common for 'sudden' individuals to be detained for months in Peru, where they were coerced into identifying people allegedly involved with subversive activities. During their detention, they were subjected to physical and psychological abuse. The testimonies from various provinces, such as Azángaro and Chanchamayo, highlight the …
On the night of 20 November 1991, a group led by a woman known as 'comrade Marcela' entered the community of Pillucho. They were seeking VEG, a baker for the military base in Vilcas, but instead found his brother. Under Marcela's orders, the brother was detained, tortured, and killed in …
On August 15, 1991, military personnel forcibly entered the home of Jaime Gustavo Rodriguez Credo in Tingo Maria, Peru, and took him to the military base 'Los Laureles.' He was subjected to severe torture, including beatings, electric shocks, and attempted dental extraction. After seven days of detention, he witnessed the …
On June 19, 1991, Julio, a psychology student and teacher, was detained during a police operation following an attack commemorated by Sendero Luminoso. He was tortured and transferred between various police and military facilities, where he faced threats and racial profiling. Despite a lack of evidence, he was told he …
In 1991, a detainee in Tingo María, Huanuco, Peru, was subjected to severe torture. The victim was repeatedly submerged in a cylinder filled with water and detergent, causing intense physical pain and near-drowning experiences. This form of torture was part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses during this …
In May 1990, individuals were detained by the military in the Plaza de Santa Rosa de Chupaca and subsequently transferred to the Acac Bellavista military base. This event is part of a broader pattern of human rights violations, including torture, that occurred in Peru during the late 20th century. The …
On the evening of April 23, a patrol arrived at Cristina Salhua Iqueño's house in Tirani, where they detained several individuals, including Eustaquio Apfata Salhua. The following day, the patrol moved to Nanrapata with the detainees. In a related incident, seven individuals searching for a stolen donkey were either killed …
On 22 April 1990, Hermenegildo Jauja Salazar was detained along with Jesús Jauja Sullo while traveling from Chuchumake-Tirani to Fuchungo. Hermenegildo was later found agonizing on the ground, and witnesses reported that he had been interrogated, submerged in water, and beaten. His death was confirmed by witnesses, though there is …
In 1990, a person was detained by a police officer in the Province of Barranca, Lima, Peru. The detainee was taken to the Barranca Police Station, then transferred to the PIP of Barranca, and subsequently to the DINCOTE in Lima. This event highlights the pattern of violent detentions and the …
In 1990, detainees in Peru were subjected to severe torture methods at facilities such as the Policía Técnica de Caraz and the PIP of Huaraz. These methods included being placed in stress positions, beaten with rods, and subjected to a practice known as 'pollo broster,' where detainees' arms were pulled …
On 11 December 1989, approximately 200 members of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) attacked the community of Paccha. They rounded up the men, subjected them to brutal torture, and executed them in a public display of violence. The attackers also destroyed community records and looted the area before leaving. The massacre …
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