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Death of Edith Lagos and Subsequent Public Reaction
On 3 September 1982, Edith Lagos, a prominent young militant of the PCP-SL, was killed in a confrontation with GR forces in Umaca, Andahuaylas. Her death sparked a massive public response in Ayacucho, where approximately thirty thousand people participated in a procession for her funeral. Despite the presence of a …
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Multitudinario entierro de Edith Lagos
In September 1982, a massive funeral was held for Edith Lagos in the city of Huamanga. Lagos, who had escaped during an assault on the Huamanga prison in March, was killed in a confrontation with the police in Andahuaylas. The event drew a large crowd of Huamanga residents, who participated …
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Death of Edith Lagos
In September 1982, Edith Lagos, a leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), was killed in a confrontation with the police. Her death led to one of the largest public gatherings in the 1980s, with significant participation from the university community. Lagos became a symbol of rebellion in Ayacucho, representing the …
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Death and Funeral of Edith Lagos
Edith Lagos, a young member of the Shining Path, was shot dead in an encounter with the police on August 2, 1982, near Andahuaylas, Peru. Her death and subsequent funeral in Ayacucho were highly publicized, with media coverage focusing on the dramatic aspects of her life and death. The portrayal …
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Burial of Edith Lagos
The burial of Edith Lagos in Ayacucho in 1982 became a significant event symbolizing the regional identification with the subversive projects of the PCP-SL. Edith Lagos, a member of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), was seen as a martyr, and her funeral attracted a large number of supporters, highlighting the strong …