The internal armed conflict in Peru began with the decision of the Communist Party of Peru, Sendero Luminoso (PCP-SL), to seize power through armed struggle. Their strategy involved targeting individuals who represented the old state, particularly local authorities and social leaders, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1680 such individuals. …
In May 1980, the Communist Party of Peru, known as Sendero Luminoso, initiated an armed conflict against the Peruvian state and society. This conflict, marked by extreme violence, resulted in Sendero Luminoso being responsible for 54% of the reported fatalities, with an estimated total of 31,331 deaths. The conflict highlighted …
The text describes the activities of the Communist Party of Peru (PCP-SL), highlighting the influence of Abimael Guzmán, also known as President Gonzalo, on the party's ideology and operations. The party focused on recruiting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from peripheral areas or migrants, and used their grievances …
Fidencio Coronel, a former leader and member of the Communist Party of Peru, was assassinated on 18 October 1988. The assassination occurred shortly after he opposed the participation of the Metalworkers' Union in a national miners' strike. His opposition led to a confrontation with other union members who were aligned …
Professor Víctor Lavado Olivera, who taught 'Historical Materialism,' was detained and disappeared on 6 June 1990, allegedly by members of the Peruvian Army. His syllabus included materials related to the PCP (Communist Party of Peru), reflecting the political tensions and influence of subversive groups within the university. This period saw …
In August 1991, two Polish priests, Michael Tomaszek and Zbigniew Adan Strzalkowski, were murdered by members of the Communist Party of Peru (PCP-SL) in Pariacoto, Ancash. Shortly after, on August 25, 1991, Italian priest Alessandro Giusseppi Dordi Negroni was also killed by the same group near Chimbote. These events highlighted …
In the early hours of May 6, 1992, a violent confrontation occurred at Castro Castro Prison in Peru. The police attempted to forcibly transfer female inmates associated with the Communist Party of Peru (PCP-SL) to another facility, leading to a standoff. The situation escalated into a massacre, resulting in several …
In October 1993, Abimael Guzmán, leader of the Communist Party of Peru (PCP-SL), acknowledged that his capture and that of several key members dealt a significant blow to the organization, impacting their ability to continue the 'people's war.' Guzmán publicly proposed a peace agreement, which has since evolved into a …
