Peru

Some of the key events about Peru

• 1532

  The Inca Empire was conquered, leading to the establishment of the Viceroyalty of Peru
• 1532

  The Inca Empire was conquered by Spanish conquistadors, leading to centuries of colonial rule
• 1780

  A major indigenous rebellion against Spanish rule was brutally suppressed
• 1821

  Peru declared independence from Spain, marking the beginning of its journey as a sovereign nation
• 1851

  The first railway in South America was inaugurated in Peru, connecting Lima to Callao
• 1879

  Peru suffered significant territorial losses in the War of the Pacific against Chile
• 1911

  The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu was rediscovered, becoming one of the world's most famous archaeological sites
• 1924

  Peru's national football team won its first South American Championship
• 1968

  A military coup overthrew the democratically elected government, leading to 12 years of military rule
• 1975

  Huascarán National Park was established, protecting a diverse ecosystem in the Andes mountains
• 1980

  The Shining Path guerrilla group launched a violent insurgency, starting two decades of internal conflict
• 1983

  The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 1990

  Hyperinflation reached 7,650%, devastating the Peruvian economy
• 1992

  A "self-coup" suspended the constitution and dissolved Congress, concentrating power in the executive
• 1996

  The Japanese embassy in Lima was seized by terrorists, resulting in a four-month hostage crisis
• 2000

  A major political scandal involving videotaped bribery led to the collapse of the government
• 2001

  Peru held its first free and fair elections after a period of authoritarian rule
• 2009

  Peruvian cuisine gained international recognition, with Lima being declared the "Gastronomic Capital of the Americas"
• 2017

  Peru was hit by severe flooding and mudslides, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
• 2021

  Peru celebrated its bicentennial of independence with various cultural and historical events

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