Murders in Aymaraes
A series of assassinations perpetrated by the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in various communities in the province of Aymaraes between February and April 1986, marking the beginning of continuous violent actions in Apurimac.
Between February and April 1986, the PCP-Sendero Luminoso carried out a series of assassinations in various communities in the province of Aymaraes. These violent actions marked the first continuous violent actions of the PCP-SL in the Apurimac region. In the following months until July, the attacks and confrontations extended to the neighboring province of Antabamba. On July 7, 1986, the PCP-SL had its first confrontation with the Army in Soccos and on July 11 launched its first attack on a police post in Chucapuente, both in the province of Aymaraes.