Rebelión de los Campesinos en Huanta y Creación de Comités de Autodefensa
In 1984, peasants from the community of Huaychao in Huanta rebelled against the subversive group Sendero Luminoso. This event marked the creation of civilian self-defense committees in the region, with communities such as Chaccas organizing to resist incursions by the armed group. Despite defense efforts, the attacks continued, resulting in …