VOICED : Sendero Luminoso usa ninos como escudos humanos

The video discusses the ongoing activities of the Sendero Luminoso guerrilla in Latin America, led by the brothers José and Raúl. Despite being largely dismantled in the 1990s, remnants of the group continue to operate in alliance with narcotraffickers. The guerrilla uses children as human shields and has been involved in kidnapping and exploiting civilians. Recent operations by Peruvian troops have rescued captives, including children and adults. The guerrilla, rooted in Maoist ideology, was responsible for a violent internal conflict in Peru from 1980 to 2000, resulting in approximately 69,000 deaths.

Who are the leaders of the Sendero Luminoso guerrilla group?

• The sisters Maria and Ana

• The brothers Miguel and Luis

• The brothers José and Raúl

• The cousins Carlos and Pedro

What tactic does the Sendero Luminoso use to protect themselves from the armed forces?

• They use children as human shields

• They hide in underground bunkers

• They disguise themselves as civilians

• They use advanced weaponry

What is the current status of the Sendero Luminoso group?

• They have disbanded entirely

• They are completely inactive

• They are still active in a jungle area

• They have moved to urban areas

What was the purpose of the women held captive by the guerrilla group?

• To act as negotiators

• To be trained as soldiers

• To work as teachers

• To bear children for the cause

How many deaths were attributed to the internal war caused by the Sendero Luminoso between 1980 and 2000?

• Approximately 100,000

• Approximately 69,000

• Approximately 50,000

• Approximately 30,000