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Congress of 1988 and the Emergence of 'Pensamiento Gonzalo'
The Congress of 1988 marked a significant shift from the accepted 'guiding thought' to the 'Pensamiento Gonzalo', a development of the ideas of Mariategui. This transition was not without criticism, which was addressed by Guzmán. The process involved a rigorous debate and self-criticism among party members to refine and correct …
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I Congress of the PCP-SL
The I Congress of the PCP-SL in 1988 marked the entrenchment of 'pensamiento Gonzalo' as the new orthodoxy within the party. This event followed internal conflicts where dissonant voices were suppressed, and the leadership of Abimael Guzmán was solidified. The congress symbolized a consolidation of power and ideology within the …
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Strategic Shift of the PCP-SL in Peru
In 1987, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) implemented a strategic shift in their revolutionary tactics, focusing on encircling urban areas from the countryside. This strategy was part of the 'Pensamiento Gonzalo' and involved creating revolutionary support bases and organizing armed strikes in cities, particularly targeting Lima. …
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Militarization of the PCP-SL and Internal Armed Conflict in Peru
In November 1979, during the I National Conference of the PCP-SL, Abimael Guzmán emphasized the need for the militarization of the party, which marked the beginning of an intensified internal armed conflict in Peru. The PCP-SL, under the ideology of 'Pensamiento Gonzalo', adopted a strategy of 'popular war', forming the …