Timeline Events 3

  1. First trekking incursion in Pilchaca

    In 1984, at approximately noon, the Shining Path members made their first incursion into the district of Pilchaca. Not finding the local authorities at that time, the Shining Path members communicated to the entire population that all authorities should resign from their posts. This first visit marked the beginning of …

    Distrito de Pilchaca, Perú Informe CVR
  2. Sendero Luminoso Attacks in Pilchaca

    In 1984, members of the Sendero Luminoso, also known as the Shining Path, arrived in the district of Pilchaca. They demanded that all local authorities resign from their positions. During this visit, they burned municipal documents in the main square. The following year, in 1985, they returned and left threatening …

    Pilchaca, Peru CVR. Testimonio 500663, Apurímac; CVR. Testimonio 300540, Huancavelica

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