PCP-SL's Initial Activities in Andahuaylas and Chincheros
In 1975, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) began its activities in the provinces of Andahuaylas and Chincheros. The group capitalized on the existing discontent among the peasantry, following the repression of campesino mobilizations and the imprisonment of key leaders. The PCP-SL focused on educational institutions to …