The Lucanamarca massacre was a violent response to a peasant rebellion against local leaders of the PCP-SL in the province of Huancasancos, including the districts of Sacsamarca, Sancos, and Lucanamarca. The PCP-SL had gained influence in the region by promoting a new state based on equality and justice, which initially …
In 1982, a conflict arose in Sancos when a group of community members accused a police officer of abducting a young woman. The community was on the verge of lynching the officer, but notable figures intervened, leading to the withdrawal of police forces to Huancapi. This incident allowed the PCP-SL …
In 1982, the militant group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) established control over the districts of Sancos, Lucanamarca, and Sacsamarca in Ayacucho, Peru. They implemented 'popular schools' and declared Sacsamarca a liberated zone. The year marked the beginning of significant violence, including the assassination of Alejandro Marquina Martínez in Sancos, and …
In October 1982, the PCP-SL began establishing its 'new power' in the province of Huancasancos, including areas like Sancos, Lucanamarca, and Sacsamarca. The PCP-SL forced local authorities to resign under threat of death and implemented a new order where all were considered equal. This movement was initially accepted by some …
The PCP-SL carried out the first popular trial in Sancos against the justice of the peace and teacher Alejandro Marquina. The militants took Marquina out of their homes along with William Molina, Cesario Sumari's wife and another community member. They were brought in with their hands tied, blindfolded and their …
In December 1982, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) carried out a series of actions in Huancasancos and nearby areas, including Sancos, Lucanamarca, and Sacsamarca. They expropriated and redistributed livestock and goods from local communities, causing unrest among the residents. The subversive group also disrupted transportation by blocking roads and demanding payments …
In February 1983, Julio, a leader of the Shining Path, returned to Sancos with his followers after the army had withdrawn. The community, led by women, confronted the insurgents, resulting in a violent clash. Julio was injured, and several members of the group were killed or captured by the villagers.
On the third day after the Sacsamarca rebellion, members of the Army arrived in Sancos aboard two helicopters. The population that had gathered in the square to attend a popular trial decided to escape. The military fired indiscriminately, killing 14 people, among them nine subversives and two young ladies who …
On March 25, 1983, the Tinco Paucarhuanca brothers decided to present themselves before the military to clarify their responsibilities. They were accused of being subversives, arrested and kicked. They were taken to the Marita Bridge two kilometers from Sancos and executed with bullets. This was not the only case of …
On March 25, 1983, the Tinco Paucarhuanca brothers were accused of being subversives and executed by military forces near Sancos, Peru. They had attempted to present themselves to the military to clarify their positions but were instead apprehended, beaten, and executed. This incident was part of a series of extrajudicial …
In 1985, the province of Huancasancos in Peru was under the control of the PCP-SL (Shining Path), which made significant efforts to monitor the movement of people and goods due to its strategic position in commercial circuits. In contrast, the province of Vilcashuamán showed delayed and fragmented resistance to the …
In 1994, the Peruvian army decided to withdraw from Sancos, a district in the Ayacucho region. The army urged the local population to organize Civil Defense Committees (CADC) to maintain security as the intensity of violence had decreased but vigilance was still necessary. Despite initial efforts, the initiative was abandoned …
In 2002, various communities in Peru, including Puno, Huamanga, Jauja, Accomarca, and Sancos, were engaged in efforts to recover from the psychological and social impacts of past violence. The focus was on empowering citizens to overcome trauma and contribute positively to their communities. This involved addressing the needs for healthcare …
Interview with a former local authority in Sancos about the period of political violence. The testimony addresses the assassination, flight or imposition of authorities that generated a local power vacuum during the internal armed conflict. The interview is part of the documentation on the destructuring of the system of communal …
Interview conducted with a 70-year-old woman pastor in Sancos, Ayacucho, as part of the collection of testimonies of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The testimony is part of the documentation on the effects of the internal armed conflict in the rural communities of Ayacucho. The interview gathers the experience and …
