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1993
A family displaced by violence finds a way to survive in Huaycán
1992
Members of the Huaycán Self-Defense Committee in July 1992
1991
ARMY CIVIC ACTION IN HUAYCÁN
1986
Relatives of Pascuala Rosado mourn her death during her funeral
1986
SHINING PATH IN HUAYCÁN
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Propaganda Event and Tragedy in Huaycán
In Huaycán, a propaganda event led to a tragedy when people were invited via loudspeakers to receive free potatoes. The gathering turned deadly as individuals were shot, and chaos ensued. This incident highlights the violence that persisted in the 1990s, even after the capture of Abimael Guzmán, with notable assassinations …
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Sendero Luminoso's Influence and Resistance in Huaycán
In Huaycán, Sendero Luminoso attempted to exert influence through intimidation and armed presence at local events. Despite their efforts, the local leadership, aligned with IU, resisted their tactics and maintained a focus on community development and democratic processes. The failure of Sendero Luminoso to adapt to local needs and their …
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Assassination of Pascuala Rosado
Pascuala Rosado was intercepted and assassinated by a PCP-SL elimination squad near the Mercado de la Av. 15 de Julio. After being shot in the forehead, an explosive was placed on her body, which detonated shortly after. The attack was similar in execution to the assassination of María Elena Moyano, …
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Murder of Pascuala Rosado Olivera in Huaycán
Three members of the PCP-SL assassinated Pascuala Rosado Olivera, popular leader and leader of Huaycán. The assassination of this community leader is part of the PCP-SL's strategy to eliminate social leaders who do not align themselves with their political project.
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Murder of the leader Pascuala Rosado
Pascuala Rosado, secretary general of the Self-Managed Urban Community of Huaycán, was murdered. She had personally negotiated with Generals Ketín Vidal (PNP) and Luis Pérez Documet (Army) for the installation of the first police station and a military base in Huaycán. Her name transcended Huaycán because she was one of …
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Murder of Pascuala Rosado
Pascuala Rosado was a leader of the urban community of Huaycán who established the first police station in the area in July 1992. In 1991, when the PCP-SL increased its presence on the central highway, Pascuala was threatened. Faced with threats, she was forced to leave the country. Upon her …
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Assassination of leader David Chacaliaza
The leader David Chacaliaza was murdered in Huaycán. This murder is part of a series of executions carried out by the PCP-SL against leaders and activists in Huaycán during the 1990s, even after the capture of Abimael Guzmán.
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Death of Pascuala in Huaycán
Pascuala, a resident of Huaycán, was killed due to her involvement with paramilitary organizations and her public association with state representatives. Her death is seen as a result of her perceived commitment to the government, which put her at odds with the Sendero Luminoso group. The incident highlights the complex …
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Foundation of the parish of San Andrés in Huaycán
The San Andrés parish was founded in Huaycán, a name suggested by Father Tadeo Passini and accepted by Cardinal Augusto Vargas Alzamora, then Archbishop of Lima. On this basis, the parish complex was built, which included a series of services, a library and a radio station. That same year, concerned …
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Foundation of the San Andrés Parish in Huaycán
On November 25, 1992, the San Andrés Parish was founded in Huaycán, Peru, under the guidance of Father Tadeo Passini and with the approval of Cardinal Augusto Vargas Alzamora. The parish became a center for community activities and included various services such as a library and a radio station. In …
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Swearing in of defense corps in Huaycán
In July 1992, the first police station was established in Huaycán under the leadership of the leader Pascuala Rosado. On July 15, 1992, the defense corps was sworn in, where more than two or three hundred men and women were sworn in to fight for the security of the town. …
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Formation of Self-Defense Groups in Huaycán
In 1992, amidst rising crime and insecurity, the community of Huaycán formed a self-defense group led by Pascuala Rosado. On July 15, 1992, over 300 men and women took an oath to protect their community through mixed patrols. Despite these efforts, violence and fear persisted, with several leaders being assassinated, …
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Establishment of first police station in Huaycán
In July 1992, the first police station was established in Huaycán when Pascuala Rosado was the leader. This decision met with resistance from the population, who were accustomed to their local self-defense systems for citizen security. The population experienced these decisions as a loss of autonomy and their capacity for …
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Establishment of the First Police Station and Military Base in Huaycán
In 1991, Pascuala Rosado, a community leader in Huaycán, faced threats from the PCP-SL as their presence increased in the area. In response, she allied with the government and decided to establish the first police station and a military base in Huaycán in July 1992. These actions were met with …
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Murder of Zacarías Magallanes Mejía
On March 31, 1992, the PCP-SL assassinated Zacarías Magallanes Mejía, a promoter belonging to the NGO IDEAS and one of the founders of the Huaycán human settlement. This murder marked the beginning of a systematic campaign by the PCP-SL against officials of non-governmental organizations. Magallanes Mejía was a community leader …
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Murder of promoter Zacarías Magallanes
Zacarías Magallanes, promoter of the NGO Ideas, was murdered in Huaycán. This murder is part of a series of executions carried out by the PCP-SL against leaders and activists in Huaycán during the 1990s, even after the capture of Abimael Guzmán.
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Murder of Zacarías Magallanes
Zacarías Magallanes, a leader of the Huaycán human settlement, was assassinated by the Shining Path PCP in March 1992. This assassination occurred in the context of the political dispute for control of the Huaycán neighborhood organization, where the PCP-SL had suffered a political defeat in April 1991 when the delegates …
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Installation of military base in Huaycán
In September 1991, a military base was installed in Huaycán, a human settlement in the Eastern Cone of Lima. This installation took place after in April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the Urban Self-Managed Community of Huaycán, the Shining Path PCP suffered a political defeat when the delegates …
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Creation of the Self-Defense Corps of Huaycán
On July 7, 1991, the Self-Defense Corps was created in the human settlement of Huaycán, located in the Eastern Cone of Lima. This creation was the result of a process of community resistance against the Shining Path PCP, which had tried to establish political control in the area. In April …
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Creation of the Self-Defense Corps by CUAH
On July 7, 1991, the Urban Self-Management Community of Huaycán (CUAH) decided to create the "Self-Defense Corps", initially restricted to fighting crime and drug addiction. This decision came after in April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the CUAH, the Shining Pathists were politically defeated by the delegates who …
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Leadership of Pascuala in Huaycán Against Sendero Luminoso
Pascuala, as the Secretary General of Huaycán, played a crucial role in the community's development and resistance against the Sendero Luminoso. On May 7, 1991, she publicly opposed the subversive group, emphasizing the need to combat terrorism by addressing poverty and unemployment. Her leadership led to significant infrastructure improvements and …
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Pascuala Rosado Cornejo Elected as Secretary General of Huaycán
Pascuala Rosado Cornejo, a dynamic and socially conscious leader, was elected as the Secretary General of the Comunidad Urbana Autogestionaria de Huaycán on May 6, 1991. Her leadership journey began when she moved to Huaycán in 1984 and became involved in women's groups aimed at overcoming poverty. Her dedication and …
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Armed strike called by PCP-SL in Huaycán
In April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the CUAH, the Shining Pathists were politically defeated by the delegates, who agreed to organize themselves in "mass self-defense" against drug addiction, delinquency and violence. In response to this political defeat, the PCP-SL called for an armed strike on April 29-30, …
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Armed strike in Huaycán
In April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the Urban Self-Managed Community of Huaycán, the Shining Path PCP suffered a political defeat when the delegates agreed not to entrust their security to the PCP-SL, but to organize themselves in mass self-defense against drug addiction, delinquency and violence. In response …
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Political Defeat of PCP Sendero Luminoso in Huaycán
In April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the Self-managed Urban Community of Huaycán, the PCP Sendero Luminoso faced a political defeat. The delegates decided to organize mass self-defense against issues like drug addiction and violence, rather than relying on the PCP-SL for security. In response, the PCP-SL called …
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PCP-SL's Political Defeat in Huaycán
In April 1991, during the Second Statutory Congress of the CUAH, the PCP-SL faced a political defeat when delegates organized a 'mass self-defense' against drug addiction, crime, and violence. The PCP-SL responded by calling for an armed strike on April 29-30, 1991, and attempted to sabotage the May elections, which …
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Second Statutory Congress of Huaycán
During the Second Statutory Congress of the Urban Self-Managed Community of Huaycán, the Shining Path PCP suffered a significant political defeat. The congress delegates agreed not to entrust their security to the PCP-SL, but to organize themselves in mass self-defense against drug addiction, delinquency and violence. In response to this …
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Second Statutory Congress of CUAH
During the Second Statutory Congress of the CUAH (Comunidad Urbana Autogestionaria de Huaycán) in April 1991, the Shining Pathists were politically defeated by the delegates. The delegates agreed to organize in "mass self-defense" against drug addiction, delinquency and violence. In response to this political defeat, the PCP-SL called an armed …
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Raking in Huaycán
Police raids in Huaycán were carried out intermittently until March and April 1991, as part of the combined law enforcement operations in the human settlements of the Eastern Zone. These operations had begun in 1987, when nearly 300 settlers were detained in two successive raids. In 1991, military bases were …
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Installation of military bases in Huaycán and Raucana
In 1991, military bases were installed in Huaycán and Raucana as part of the Peruvian State's counterinsurgency strategy. In Raucana, the Army installed a military base on September 6, 1991, which was maintained until the year 2000, militarizing and socially controlling daily life among the population. This organization of daily …
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Foundation of the La Estrella/Raucana Human Settlement
On July 28, 1990, coinciding with the national anniversary and the date of the change of government, the Human Settlement was founded under the name of 'La Estrella'. Since its foundation, the PCP-SL tried to direct the destiny of the settlement, which was finally baptized as 'Felix Jorge Raucana' in …
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Military incursion in Huaycán
On June 16, 1989, 1,000 Peruvian Army soldiers raided the human settlement of Huaycán. During the military operation, the armed forces detained more than 800 people, identified as undocumented and suspected of committing terrorist acts. This action took place in the context of intense police and military operations that were …
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PCP-SL's Agricultural Uprising in Huaycán
In February 1989, the Ejército Guerrillero Popular, associated with the PCP-SL, orchestrated an uprising in Huaycán, Peru. They targeted an agricultural area owned by an Italian named Poppe, mobilizing local masses to seize the potato harvest. The action was marked by the capture of vehicles and the killing of a …
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Huaycán Mobilization
On March 27, 1988, a significant mobilization took place in Huaycán, Peru, organized by local committees to demand better living conditions and legal recognition of property titles. The protest was met with severe police resistance, resulting in the deaths of Rafael Flores Echevarría and injuries to others, as well as …
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Huaycán mobilization with police repression
The residents of Huaycán carried out a mobilization that was harshly repelled by the police with tear gas and counter-demonstration vehicles. One of the vehicles ran over two neighbors, killing Rafael Flores Echevarría and leaving Luis handicapped. In addition, the police arrested between 200 and 300 demonstrators. A few days …
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Political Violence in the Eastern Cone of Lima
The Eastern Cone of Lima was a significant site of political violence during the late 1980s, primarily due to strategic urban considerations identified by the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL). The area was targeted for its working-class sectors and newly established human settlements, making it a priority …
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First mass mobilization from Huaycán to Lima
The residents of Huaycán carried out a massive mobilization to the Plaza San Martín in Lima to demand that the authorities fulfill the community's demands. The mobilization had a double message: reject the PCP-SL and the APRA veto. During the march, the PCP-SL attempted acts of violence and the leaders …
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Police raids in Huaycán
In 1987, police raids began in Huaycán, during which nearly 300 villagers were detained in two successive raids. These operations were part of the State's response to the presence and infiltration of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the Huaycán Project. The raids continued intermittently until March and April 1991. Later, in …
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Murder of aprista leader Andres Tapia
The APRA leader of Huaycan, Andres Tapia, head of PAIT, was murdered at the doors of the Victor Raul Haya de la Torre soup kitchen. According to witnesses, three men and a woman shot him three times in the head. The newspapers of the time attributed this crime to the …
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Assassination of Andrés Tapia
On 25 July 1986, Andrés Tapia, an aprista leader in Huaycán, was assassinated outside the Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre communal dining hall. The murder was attributed to the PCP-SL, amid a series of attacks on aprista members following the violent events of 18 and 19 June, where 244 …
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First Ordinary Congress of Huaycán
The first ordinary congress of Huaycán was held, considered the most important in its history, with the attendance of between 600 and 700 delegates. The leftist leaders decided that the Board of Directors would be elected by universal voting and not by delegates. Surprisingly, the first board of directors of …
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First Ordinary Congress of Villagers of Huaycán
During the First Ordinary Congress of Huaycán Villagers in July 1985, the PCP-SL tried to infiltrate the self-management project. This event took place in a context where the Huaycán Project had a particular value for the Shining Path strategy of an eventual insurrection, in the framework of their so-called 'strategic …
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Political Struggles in Huaycán
In 1985, the political landscape of Huaycán, Peru, was marked by tensions between the socialist urban project led by Alfonso Barrantes and the local population's desire for self-governance. The APRA party, having won the general elections, viewed Huaycán as a 'red' settlement due to its association with the IU, leading …
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Start of classes at the 1236 Educational Center of Huaycán
Exactly one month after the occupation of Huaycán, classes began at Educational Center 1236. The school building was built on a communal site with seven classrooms, restrooms and an office for the principal. The neighbors contributed materials and built the first folders. Two months later, the Lima Department of Education …
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Confrontation between Huaycán and Horacio Zevallos
A column of 5,000 people from Huaycán, armed with sticks and stones, rejected the 4,000 members of the Horacio Zevallos human settlement who were trying to occupy land in the ravine. The confrontations were stopped by the mediation of the main leaders of the conflicting sectors. The Horacio Zevallos Association, …
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Occupation of the Huaycán land
2,000 of the 12,000 registered families proceeded to occupy the Huaycán land in an action supported by the Municipality of Lima. The occupation took place amidst tensions due to delays in the habilitation works and rumors circulating that the Horacio Zevallos association intended to invade the area. The residents organized …
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Occupation of Huaycán
The occupation of Huaycán was a significant event involving the coordinated efforts of various associations in Lima, Peru, to secure housing for the population. On July 15, 1984, 2,000 families from 23 associations, including the prominent Andrés Avelino Cáceres association, occupied the land in Huaycán. This action was marked by …
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Installation of families in Huaycán Project
On July 15, 1984, nearly 2,000 families settled in the Huaycán Project, and by August there were already 4,000 families. From the beginning, the PCP-SL tried to infiltrate Huaycán, as happened for example in July 1985, during the First Ordinary Congress of Villagers. The PCP-SL's opposition to the self-management project …
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Invasion of Huaycán
On July 15, 1984, the first invasion of Huaycán was organized as part of the 'Special Program for Urban Development of the Huaycán area', implemented during the municipal administration of Alfonso Barrantes. This invasion was part of the urban expansion process of Metropolitan Lima towards the peripheral cones. The event …
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Creation of the Huaycán Area Urban Upgrading Program (PEHUH).
The Municipality of Metropolitan Lima created the Urban Rehabilitation Program for the Huaycán Area by means of Mayor's Resolution No. 40. The program sought to promote popular management, consolidate neighborhood organizations, support self-construction and develop appropriate urban technologies. A permanent technical team was appointed in the area to promote democratic …
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Shining Path, Are You There?
At dawn on May 1, Cerro Puruchuco in La Molina looked like a battlefield. A helicopter was circling overhead and several police patrol cars were clustered on the hillsides. Guards …
Domínguez Flew. Attacks on the 22nd Command and the Residence of Army General Manuel Varela Unleash Unsettling Speculation About Their Authorship
"It is an error by the Dincote; they have committed a serious oversight." That was almost the only thing Interior Minister Juan Briones Dávila said to reporters in the early …