Massacre of 8 farmers during mobilization
Massacre of 8 peasants during a mobilization on February 9, 1989 in Pucallpa, denounced by the Human Rights Office of the Vicariate of Pucallpa.
On February 9, 1989, 8 peasants were massacred during a mobilization in Pucallpa. This event was denounced by the Catholic Church through the Human Rights Office of the Vicariate of Pucallpa. The massacre took place in the context of generalized violence in the department of Ucayali, where both subversive groups and State security forces were operating. The Church's Human Rights Office played a fundamental role in documenting and denouncing human rights violations committed by both armed groups and the armed forces.