Coca growers' strike in Tingo María
Thousands of coca growers strike in Tingo Maria in 1982 to repeal coca trade ban
In 1982, thousands of coca farmers from Chinchao, Monzon, Leoncio Prado, Tocache and Padre Abad moved to the city of Tingo Maria to begin an indefinite strike. Their main demand was the resumption of legal coca trade through the National Coca Company (Empresa Nacional de la Coca-ENACO). After 11 days of strike, the government repealed the articles prohibiting the purchase of coca by ENACO. This strike had a hidden presence of Shining Path cadres for the first time according to municipal authorities.