In 1981, a strike by coca growers in Aucayacu marked the first noticeable presence of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) in the region. The group began organizing in various zones along the Huallaga River, advocating for armed actions against the state to support coca cultivation. By early 1982, the Shining Path …
In 1989, a series of brutal killings occurred in Tocache, Peru, where victims were found in the Huallaga River. The bodies, including those of Gisella del Águila's brothers, were discovered encased in bags, tortured, and weighed down to prevent their recovery. These acts were reportedly carried out by members of …
In April 1994, the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos received reports of severe human rights violations in Moyuna, Huánuco. These reports included allegations of torture and extrajudicial executions by the Army against local residents. Additionally, there were claims of indiscriminate bombings in areas along the left bank of the Huallaga …
José del Castillo, a former leader of the Shining Path who became a leader of the local defense groups in Naranjillo, was assassinated on April 6, 1996. He was killed while supposedly on patrol with another member of the 'Comité de Luchadores por la Paz. His vehicle was thrown into …
In Aucayacu, the military was reported to have detained individuals, killed them using machetes and axes, and disposed of their bodies in remote areas. Many bodies were thrown into the Huallaga River, making recovery impossible. Families of the victims demand the recovery of bodies for proper burial and closure, as …
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