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Unpublished testimonies about the El Frontón massacre. Report
"Alias La Gringa". Complete film.
1986
DESTRUCTION OF EL FRONTÓN
1986
EL FRONTÓN MASSACRE
1986
FUNERAL OF SOME VICTIMS FROM THE PRISONS
1985
SHINING PATH PROTESTS AT EL FRONTÓN
1985
Shining Path chants at the El Frontón prison island
1983
FUNERAL OF SHINING PATH MEMBERS KILLED AT EL FRONTÓN
1983
FUNERAL OF SHINING PATH MEMBERS KILLED AT EL FRONTÓN
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Human Rights Violations at El Frontón Prison
In 1990, a Commission was formed to investigate accusations against former President Alan García Pérez regarding events at El Frontón prison. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights found that the Peruvian state violated the fundamental rights of inmates during a prison uprising. The court mandated reparations for victims' families and …
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Extrajudicial Executions in Lurigancho and El Frontón
In February 1987, a commission from Amnesty International investigated events at Peruvian prisons, leading to a report that revealed extrajudicial executions by security forces. Over 90 prisoners were executed in Lurigancho, and the Pabellón Azul in El Frontón was destroyed with inmates still inside. The report attributed responsibility to high-ranking …
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El Frontón Prison Massacre
The El Frontón Prison Massacre involved the extrajudicial execution of inmates following a prison uprising. On June 19, 1986, Peruvian military forces, including the Infantería de Marina, were implicated in the killing of surrendered inmates. The massacre was temporarily halted by the arrival of a helicopter carrying journalists, but executions …
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Simultaneous Prison Riots in Peru
On June 18, 1986, simultaneous riots broke out in three Peruvian prisons: San Juan Bautista (El Frontón), San Pedro (Lurigancho), and Santa Bárbara del Callao. These riots were orchestrated by members of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) as part of a coordinated plan to demand better conditions and recognition of …
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Riots and massacres in Lurigancho, Santa Bárbara and El Frontón prisons
In June 1986, inmates accused of terrorism of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso rioted and took control of wards in Lurigancho and El Frontón prisons. Between June 18 and 19, operations were carried out to retake control. The official toll was 124 inmates dead in Lurigancho and 119 in El Frontón. There …
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1986 Prison Riots in Lima
In 1986, a series of prison riots occurred in Lima, Peru, involving militants of Sendero Luminoso who were detained in various penal establishments. On June 18, 1986, riots erupted in three prisons, including the notorious El Frontón, where inmates had taken hostages. The Peruvian government, under the advice of the …
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Extrajudicial Executions at El Frontón Prison
In June 1986, following a prison riot at El Frontón Island in Peru, members of the Peruvian Navy allegedly carried out extrajudicial executions of inmates who had already surrendered and were under custody. The executions were followed by the demolition of the prison's Blue Pavilion using explosives, which reportedly led …
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Slaughter in San Pedro and El Frontón prisons
In June 1986, a violent crackdown occurred in the Peruvian prisons of San Pedro and El Frontón, where numerous prisoners accused of terrorism were killed. The most severe actions took place at El Frontón, where the Navy's Demolition Unit destroyed the Blue Pavilion, housing 150 subversives. The government acknowledged excesses …
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The 1986 El Frontón Prison Incident
In 1986, the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency in Lima and El Callao, leading to the designation of the San Juan Bautista Prison as a restricted military zone. During this period, Nolberto Durand Ugarte and Gabriel Pablo Ugarte Rivera were among those affected by the suppression of prison …
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The Matanza de los Penales in El Frontón
In 1986, a significant event known as the 'Matanza de los Penales' occurred at El Frontón prison in Peru. This event was part of a broader period of conflict involving the PCP-SL and the MRTA, where both groups were engaged in violent actions against the state and political figures. The …
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Internal Conflicts and Hostilities in Peruvian Prisons
During the early 1980s, members of the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) in Peruvian prisons like El Frontón and Lurigancho organized themselves with strict discipline, viewing imprisonment as a continuation of their struggle against the state. This led to internal conflicts and hostilities, particularly against inmates from other leftist parties, creating …