First Popular Trial in Huancasancos against Moisés

First Popular Trial carried out by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in Huancasancos against "Moises" on November 19, 1982. This event marked the beginning of public executions through popular trials in the area.

On November 19, 1982, the first People's Trial was held in Huancasancos against a person identified as "Moises". This event marked the beginning of the public popular trials carried out by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in this province. The popular trials that led to executions were the most shocking assassinations for the population because they were carried out in public. This type of action was part of the PCP-SL's strategy to "beat the countryside" and eliminate those they considered "enemies" of the movement.

Source: Informe CVR, página 49
Location: Huancasancos, Ayacucho