Burning of electoral amphorae in Chuschi, Ayacucho
First public action by Shining Path burning ballot boxes in Chuschi on election day
The Shining Path carried out its first public action by burning ballot boxes in Chuschi, Ayacucho, on the day of the general elections. This act marked the official beginning of the internal armed conflict. The media initially played down the importance of these events, moving them from the front pages to the editorial pages, in an attempt to deny and minimize their relevance.