Attack in Cutivireni

On May 17, 1984, an event occurred that disconcerted the population of Cutivireni, in the district of Rio Tambo, marking one of the first significant moments of the presence of the PCP-SL in this area of the central jungle.

On May 17, 1984, an event occurred that disconcerted the population of Cutivireni, in the district of Rio Tambo. This event marked one of the first significant moments of the PCP-SL presence in the area. The news of the war initiated by the PCP-SL years before arrived late to the native communities of the region. The event took place in a context where the PCP-SL was beginning to expand its presence in the central jungle, particularly in the province of Satipo.

Source: Informe CVR, página 228
Location: Cutivireni, distrito de Río Tambo, provincia de Satipo, departamento de Junín, Perú