Autogolpe de 5 de abril de 1992 in Peru
Before the autogolpe (self-coup) on April 5, 1992, mayors from Carabayllo, Ventanilla, San Juan de Lurigancho, and Villa El Salvador issued a statement proposing the formation of 'Councils of pacification and development with civil power.' This period was marked by significant political turmoil and conflict, with Villa El Salvador being a focal point due to its high level of organization and community participation. The district was a contested area between armed groups and political parties, leading to frequent military operations and arbitrary detentions.
Antes del autogolpe del 5 de abril de 1992, los alcaldes de Carabayllo, Ventanilla, San Juan de Lurigancho y Villa El Salvador emitieron un pronunciamiento conjunto. En dicho pronunciamiento plantearon la formación de «Consejos distritales de pacificación y desarrollo con mando de poder civil». Este evento se enmarca en el contexto del conflicto armado interno en Perú durante 1980-2000, cuando Villa El Salvador era considerada «zona roja» por las fuerzas del orden.