Shining Path

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a terrorist group formed in Peru in the late 1960s as a splinter group from the communist party of Peru; is among the most ruthless guerilla organizations in the world; seeks to destroy Peruvian institutions and replace them with a Maoist peasant regime; is involved in the cocaine trade

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The music is the shining path over which the poet travels to bring his song to the world. Lotte Lehmann

Shining Path has been responsible for 30,000 deaths Source: Internet

21st century, resurgence, and downfall Although the organization's numbers had lessened by 2003, a militant faction of the Shining Path called Proseguir ("Onward") continued to be active. Source: Internet

After Ramírez's capture, the group splintered, guerrilla activity diminished sharply, and peace returned to the areas where the Shining Path had been active. Source: Internet

Among the poorest, however, only 58% stated disapproval of the Shining Path; 11 percent said they had a favorable opinion of the Shining Path, and some 31 percent would not answer the question." Source: Internet

Also for the year, eight or nine people were killed by the Shining Path, and 6 senderistas were killed and 209 were captured. Source: Internet

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