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In 1963, a significant land conflict occurred in Callapayoc, Ongoy, known as 'La Masacre de San Pedro,' where at least 17 peasants were killed. This event was part of a broader wave of land seizures in the Peruvian highlands during the early 1960s. The conflict highlighted the tensions between local …
In 1963, Peru held its first municipal elections in contemporary history. These elections marked an important step in decentralizing political power and increasing local governance. However, this democratic process was disrupted by a military coup in 1968, which interrupted the progress towards more representative local governance.