Shining Path murders peasants in the community of Santo Tomás de Pata in Angaraes

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Shining Path murders peasants in the community of Santo Tomás de Pata in Angaraes

On November 2, 1991, in the community of Santo Tomás de Pata in Angaraes, Huancavelica, a Sendero Luminoso column murdered a total of 37 peasants and looted and burned their homes in retaliation for the death of one of its commanders in the area.

Author
CANCHANYA, Leónidas
Date
1991
Location
Banco de Imágenes de la Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación
Source
Revista Caretas
Reference ID
530

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