Burning of cañazo factory in Chapi
In 1982, members of the Shining Path entered the community of Chapi and burned a cañazo factory as part of their efforts to expand their zone of influence.
In 1982, the subversive commanders of the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path in the Chapi sector, in their efforts to expand the area of influence of the so-called liberated zones, began to make contact with other villages. During this expansion process, members of the PCP-SL entered the community of Chapi and burned a cañazo (sugar cane brandy) factory. This act was part of the Shining Path's initial actions in the area to establish their presence and territorial control.