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The Great Asháninka March
The Great Asháninka March marked the official beginning of the return process for families displaced by violence in the Selva Central region of Peru. Initiated by the government and the Armed Forces, the campaign aimed to resettle over 500 individuals back to their original communities. However, the full return of …
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Violence and Displacement in Selva Central
In 1990, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) committed selective assassinations in various communities, including Dos de Mayo, leading to widespread insecurity. This prompted mass displacement of communities from the Tsiriari Valley to Mazamari. The Confederation of Amazonian Nationalities of Peru (CONAP) issued a statement condemning the …
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Internal Armed Conflict in the Central Jungle of Peru
During the late 1980s, the internal armed conflict in Peru deeply affected the Central Jungle region, particularly the provinces of Satipo and Chanchamayo. By 1989, the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) had gained control over much of Satipo, while the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) was active in Oxapampa and Chanchamayo. …
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PCP-SL and MRTA Activities in Selva Central
In 1983, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) began operations in the Selva Central region, primarily as a result of military repression in Ayacucho. The region was strategically important due to its geographic and geopolitical significance, including its role in the coca trade. The PCP-SL, along with …
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Creation of San Ramón as a Province
San Ramón was established as a province in 1977, separating from the larger Satipo province in the Selva Central region of Peru. The creation of the province included six districts: Vitoc, San Ramón, Chanchamayo, San Luis de Shuaro, Perené, and Pichanaki. This development was part of a broader regional growth …