Murder of Martina de la Cruz and 11 villagers in Buena Vista
The PCP-Sendero Luminoso murdered Martina de la Cruz and 11 villagers in Buena Vista, Los Morochucos, Cangallo, in June 1982. The survivors moved to Pampa Cangallo where there was a military base, returning after a year.
In June 1982, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso murdered Martina de la Cruz and 11 other villagers in Buena Vista, Los Morochucos district, Cangallo province. This attack was part of the Shining Path's strategy to "beat the countryside" by assassinating authorities and "enemies" in general. As a consequence of these attacks, the inhabitants of Buena Vista were forced to move to Pampa Cangallo, where there was a military base, to seek protection. The villagers remained displaced for approximately one year before they were able to return to their community.