Arrival of the PCP-SL in the district of Chungui
In November 1983, the PCP-SL arrived in the district of Chungui, forcing the villagers to live in "retreats" or remote shelters. This event marked the beginning of Shining Path control in the area and the forced displacement of the civilian population.
In November 1983, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) arrived in the district of Chungui. This arrival forced the villagers to live in "retreats," that is, to take refuge in remote and hidden areas to escape Shining Path control. This event marked the beginning of a period of territorial control by the PCP-SL in the area, which forced the civilian population to abandon their communities and live in precarious conditions in remote areas. The arrival of the Shining Path in Chungui was part of its strategy of territorial expansion and establishment of "liberated zones" in the region.