Shining Path

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High-Profile Arrests Won’t Stem Cocaine Production in Peru’s VRAEM

by Parker Asmann 8 May 20192 Sep 2024

Has the threat of "narco-terrorism" in Latin America been inflated?

Weekly InSight: Narco-Terrorism in Latin America, How Real Is the Threat?

by InSight Crime 10 Aug 201724 Apr 2023

David BazÃ¡n ArÃ©valo, mayor of Tocache, Peru

Peru Mayor’s Arrest Reveals Ties to Drug Trafficking and Terrorism

by Oscar Castilla C. 4 Aug 201724 Apr 2023

Helicopters deployed for an antinarcotic operation in the VRAEM

Brief

Peru Anti-Crime Operations Show Drug Trade’s Resilience in VRAEM

by Tristan Clavel 24 Jul 201724 Apr 2023

Shining Path guerrillas killed three policemen on March 18

Brief

Recent Attack on Peru Police Shows Shining Path Still Strong

by Leonardo Goi 20 Mar 201724 Apr 2023

Members of the Peruvian army.

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Unpaid Peru Informants Show Issues With Compensation Programs

by Parker Asmann 17 Jan 201724 Apr 2023

Peruvian soldiers destroying coca crops in the VRAEM region.

Brief

Peru Renews Military Operations in VRAEM Coca Hub

by Tristan Clavel 11 Oct 201624 Apr 2023

A group of Shining Path rebels

Brief

Peru’s Shining Path is Making a Comeback, Analyst Says

by Mimi Yagoub 25 Aug 201624 Apr 2023

Brief

Peru’s Coca Hub is a ‘Time Bomb’: Drug Policy Specialist

by Mimi Yagoub 23 Jun 201624 Apr 2023

Shining Path leader alias 'Antonio' was the target

Peru: The Shining Path Ambush that Backfired

by Elyssa Pachico6 Oct 201524 Apr 2023

Brief

Peru Declares Premature Victory in Major Coca Producing Region

by Sam Tabory 30 Jul 201524 Apr 2023

Children rescued from Shining Path

Brief

39 Women, Children ‘Rescued’ from Peru’s Shining Path

by David Gagne 28 Jul 201524 Apr 2023