In 1989, the region of Chanchamayo in Peru experienced intense conflict between two subversive groups, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) and the MRTA. The PCP-SL attempted to consolidate its control by conducting 'popular trials' and committing assassinations, including a notorious incident in La Florida where a family and a religious sister …
In 1989, the PCP-SL made incursions into several native communities and peasant annexes in the province of Chanchamayo, carrying out "popular trials" and assassinating authorities and inhabitants. One of the best known cases was that of La Florida, where they murdered an entire family along with a nun from the …
During 1989, the PCP-SL intensified its actions in the province of Chanchamayo, carrying out raids in various native communities and peasant annexes. The subversive group carried out "popular trials" and assassinated authorities and inhabitants of the area. One of the best known cases was the murder of an entire family …
An 11-year-old girl was recruited by the MRTA. The subversives taught her how to grab weapons and kill guards without being felt. They told her that if the military showed up, she had to kill them, and if she couldn't, she had to fight. There was no difference between male …
Sister Maria Agustina Rivas, of the Good Shepherd congregation, was murdered in La Florida, Junin. This murder of a religious sister is part of the systematic attacks by the Shining Path against pastoral agents of the Catholic Church. The sister worked with poor communities in the area.
In 1991, MRTA subversives arrived at the annex of La Florida in the district of Perene. The subversives would look for women to cook for them and support their activities. This pattern of behavior was part of the MRTA's actions in the Chanchamayo area during the internal armed conflict. Women …
On March 16, 1995, subversive forces of the MRTA attacked the Counter-subversive Base of La Florida, located in the district of Villa Rica, province of Oxapampa. The attack resulted in the death of 4 military personnel, including 1 lieutenant and 3 soldiers, in addition to leaving 7 soldiers wounded. This …