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Drawing on recent political processes in Peru — including a civil war and the emergence of a pro-indigenous, ultra-nationalist militarist movement — this essay examines the historical relationship between the …
In 1983, Sendero Luminoso decided to extend its traditional sphere of influence to the eastern slopes of the Andes, with the directive to "conquer support bases." This political and military …
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In April 1992, a coup d'état occurred in Peru at a time when the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso, SL) was already strategically defeated. The presence of independent media documenting the violence and the role of civil society organizations in questioning human rights violations contributed to the lack of popular support …
In January 1983, the Iquichanos, a group of indigenous people in the highlands of Huanta, Ayacucho, Peru, resisted the authoritarian project of the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL). They killed seven subversives in the community of Huaychao and five in Uchuraccay. This event marked a significant turning …
The Peruvian agrarian reform efforts over the past twenty years have failed to satisfy the demands of the campesinos, who have long advocated for 'land for those who work it. Despite the introduction of three agrarian reform laws, these measures have been criticized as ineffective and demagogic. The PCP-SL (Shining …