Sendero Luminoso: Cuando el Pueblo También es un Enemigo

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This study examines the era of terrorism in Peru through the perspective of those who lived it, focusing on the Maoist group “Sendero Luminoso”, led by Abimael Guzmán, aka “Camarada Gonzalo”. Founded in 1970, this group spread fear and death across the 1980s, targeting leaders, peasants, and civilians alike. Through victims’ testimonies, the study explores the fine line between revolution and terrorism, highlighting how terror became the core of Sendero Luminoso’s strategy. Far from seeking popular support, the group ruled through fear, leaving a lasting scar on Peruvian society. In the end, when times are harsh, no strong men are born, only victims and perpetrators.

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