Shining Path Leader's 'Diary' Released in Peru

Excerpts from the alleged diary of captured Shining Path leader 'Comrade Artemio' have been released by Peruvian media, providing insight into the rebel group's criminal dealings.

Peru Arrests 'Successor' to Captured Shining Path Leader

Authorities in Peru say they have arrested the presumed successor to Shining Path leader "Comrade Artemio," who was captured in February.

Shining Path Leader Confesses to Killings, Denies Drug Crime

The captured leader of Peru's Shining Path rebel group has calmly admitted to ordering the deaths of more than 130 people, 32 of them civilians, but continues to deny all…

'Shining Path Holds Political Rally After Leader Captured'

A group of Shining Path rebels held a rally in a small town demanding the release of their captured leader, "Comrade Artemio," according to reports.

Capture of 'Artemio' Spells End for Shining Path Faction

The capture of “Comrade Artemio,” one of the last of the Shining Path rebels’ old guard to remain at large, is a security success for Peru’s government, but is unlikely…

Shining Path Commander Reported Wounded in Combat

There are reports from Peru that the most senior active commander of the Shining Path rebel group, "Comrade Artemio," has been severely wounded in combat, which could lead to the…

Shining Path Political Party Opens Old Wounds in Peru

A movement linked to the Shining Path guerrillas has been blocked from registering as a political party in Peru, stirring up old resentments decades after the end of the civil…

Two Injured in 'Shining Path' Attack on Police

A group of alleged Shining Path rebels attacked a police station in the department of Cusco, injuring two police officers.

Peru Govt Seeks to Block Shining Path Party from Politics

Weeks after the Shining Path guerrilla organization called for peace talks with the government, the justice minister has declared that those promoting terrorist groups will not be allowed to enter…

Back to Business as Usual as Peru Loses Progressive Drug Czar

Despite promising signs that Peru’s new president was ready to take a fresh approach to drug policy, focused on attacking traffickers and not coca farmers, his unorthodox top drug official…

Arrest of Shining Path Leader's Guard Suggests Govt is Closing In

The Peruvian government has arrested a member of "Comrade Artemio’s" security detail, suggesting that the Shining Path guerrilla leader is on the run and could soon be captured or killed.

Drug Crops Up, Interdiction Down in Peru

In 2011 Peru seized 13 tons of cocaine, just four percent of the estimated 330 tons that this Andean produced. Little wonder that drug traffickers are switching their attention from…