Narcotrafficking and Military Involvement in Uchiza
In Uchiza, during the early 2000s, the narcotrafficking industry was reported to have financed military activities. The military allegedly commandeered vehicles without compensation and were involved in various abuses. Additionally, both the military and the Sendero Luminoso were implicated in violent acts against civilians, with the latter known for leaving messages on victims as warnings.
Según testimonios de habitantes de Uchiza, el narcotráfico financiaba directamente las actividades del Ejército en la zona. La Policía y altos mandos militares recibían pagos de traficantes y cobraban cuotas a cambio de permitir operaciones ilícitas. El Ejército requisaba vehículos civiles sin compensación durante días para sus operaciones, generando intimidación entre la población local que no podía reclamar.