Takeover of towns in Cachachi and San Marcos by the PCP-SL
On June 12, 1992, the PCP-SL carried out a simultaneous takeover of several towns in the provinces of Cajabamba and San Marcos. The Shining Pathists took the towns of Chuquibamba, Carrizal, Chingol and Huanza in Cachachi, as well as Shirac in the José Manuel Quiróz district of San Marcos. This …