Shining Path's New Target

A topic always present in public opinion, stoked by media that thrive on social alarm, has been the imminent "reorganization" or "resurgence" of Sendero Luminoso. Recently, the Constitutional Tribunal's ruling alarmed even the President of the Republic, who declared that under his administration "no terrorist will go free." In reality, had the government at the time resolved the legal chaos left behind by the Fujimori era regarding terrorism cases, we would not be discussing the issue now. Much has been said about Sendero Luminoso's legal strategy, but which Sendero are we talking about? Those who advocated the Peace Agreement? Those from the Huallaga? The Proseguir faction? Do the political arms of the Partido Comunista del Perú - Sendero Luminoso exist? How does this organization function from the inside? Published on May 28, 2005.