Zenón Lapa Campuzano

Timeline Events 2

1. Sept. 15, 1992

   Formation of Ronda Campesina de Chongos Alto

   On September 15, 1992, the Ronda Campesina de Chongos Alto was officially formed and Zenón Lapa Campuzano was appointed president. This self-defense organization arose in the context of the counter-subversive struggle against the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the Canipaco area. By 1992, the Army had registered 1586 ronderos in the region. …

   Chongos Alto, Junín, Perú Informe CVR, pág. 162

   #ronda-campesina #autodefensa #chongos-altos #junín #contrasubversion #sendero-luminoso
2. Sept. 15, 1992

   Formation of the Ronda Campesina of Chongos Alto

   On 15 September 1992, the Ronda Campesina of Chongos Alto was formed with Zenón Lapa Campuzano as its president. The Peruvian Army organized and trained 1586 ronderos from 17 communities in Alto Canipaco in military tactics and weapon handling to patrol and maintain order in the region. This initiative was …

   Chongos Alto, Alto Canipaco, Peru p. 161

   #rondas campesinas #Chongos Altos #Peruvian Army #pcp-sl #1992 #counterinsurgency