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198543 minPGdocumentary

Senderos de violencia

198543 minPGdocumentary

Lima and Ayacucho experienced the violent rise of the Shining Path during Peru's internal armed conflict, alongside significant injustices by the Armed Forces.

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Julio Vizcarra Coloma,

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Lima and Ayacucho experienced the violent rise of the Shining Path during Peru's internal armed conflict, alongside significant injustices by the Armed Forces.

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Julio Vizcarra Colomadirector

Michel Gómezdirector

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Lima and Ayacucho witnessed the rise of the Shining Path during Peru's internal armed conflict. The group, known for its violent actions, operated in these regions from the 1980s onward. The Armed Forces also committed significant injustices during this period. "Senderos de violencia," released in 1985, details these events and their consequences on the affected communities. The film runs for 43 minutes.

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