Incursion of PCP-SL into Mariscal Cáceres
In June 1989, members of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) entered the Cashibo community of Mariscal Cáceres in Padre Abad, Peru. They attempted to persuade the local indigenous population to form committees and join their armed struggle. The community, valuing their peace and autonomy, refused to comply with the demands of …