In October 1989, Enrique Castillo, a labor leader, was assassinated by the Shining Path (PCP-SL), marking a turning point for many who initially viewed the group as misguided but seeking justice. Following this, prominent figures like Mayor Johny Rodríguez and ex-Mayor Michel Azcueta faced death threats and assassination attempts by …
At the end of 1991, the mayor of Villa El Salvador, Johny Rodríguez, attempted to create a broad front against the PCP-SL in the district from within the municipality, promoting the formation of the Mesa por la Paz y el Desarrollo (Roundtable for Peace and Development). This initiative was intended …
On June 23, 1991, the PCP-SL assassinated Alejandro Magno Gomez, prefect of the district of Villa El Salvador and member of Cambio 90, the ruling party. This was the first act of a campaign to intimidate and eliminate local authorities in the district. After this assassination, local authorities, particularly Mayor …
In March 1992, the executive committee of CUAVES and the "District Struggle Committee" - a Shining Path front group - mobilized hundreds of people to protest, demanding the dismissal of Mayor Johny Rodriguez "for promoting the militarization of VES". This mobilization occurred shortly after the assassination of María Elena Moyano …