ocr: Peru is nominally a multiparty democracy in which the president holds executive power. Main Political Issues Sendero Luminoso The "Sendero Luminoso" (Shining Path) guerrilla movement has been the main cause ofPeru's: recent political instability. Terrorist activity in the Andes, such as the murders of 60 members oft the traditionally peaceful Ashaninica tribe: in 1993, have made large areas ofPeru ungovernable except by military rule. In 1992, Abimael Guzman, Sendero'sl leader, was captured,a propaganda victory: for the government. However, the Maoist group have declared they will continue the ...
