Federation of Women of Villa El Salvador

Timeline Events 2

1. Dec. 23, 1991

   Intimidation Campaign Against Grassroots Organizations in Lima

   In the early 1990s, grassroots organizations in Lima, particularly those involved in community kitchens, faced intimidation and discrediting campaigns by Sendero Luminoso. These campaigns targeted leaders like María Elena Moyano, who was a prominent figure in the Federation of Women of Villa El Salvador. The actions were part of a …

   Lima, Peru página 372

   #sendero luminoso #grassroots organizations #intimidation #María Elena Moyano #lima #Peru #1991
2. Feb. 14, 1992

   Assassination of María Elena Moyano

   On February 14, 1992, María Elena Moyano, a prominent community leader and president of the Federation of Women of Villa El Salvador, was assassinated by the Shining Path (PCP-SL) during a period of heightened violence in the area. The assassination occurred on the same day the Shining Path had called …

   Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru BDI-I-P544, Audiencia Pública de casos en Lima, Caso 22, Cuarta Sesión, 22 de junio

   #María Elena Moyano #Shining Path #Villa El Salvador #assassinations #Peru #1992 #community leadership #armed conflict