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'''Chairman Gonzalo''' (3 December 1934−11 September 2021, Spanish: ''Presidente Gonzalo''), born '''Manuel Rubén Abimael Guzmán Reinoso''', was a [[Peru|Peruvian]] [[Communism|communist]] revolutionary and politician who served as Chairman of the [[Shining Path|Communist Party of Peru — Shining Path]] between 1969 until his capture by state authorities in 1992. | '''Chairman Gonzalo''' (3 December 1934−11 September 2021, Spanish: ''Presidente Gonzalo''), born '''Manuel Rubén Abimael Guzmán Reinoso''', was a [[Peru|Peruvian]] [[Communism|communist]] revolutionary and politician who served as Chairman of the [[Shining Path|Communist Party of Peru — Shining Path]] between 1969 until his capture by state authorities in 1992.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061003125958/http://www.blythe.org/peru-pcp/pg.htm "Who is President Gonzalo?"]. ''www.blythe.org''. Archived from the original.</ref> | ||
Gonzalo is upheld by many [[Maoism|Maoists]] as a [[Classics of Marxism|foundational theorist]] for his role in defining Marxism–Leninism–Maoism as a universal doctrine,<ref>[https://the-partisan.org/2025/12/03/chairman-gonzalo-man-of-thought-and-action/ "Chairman Gonzalo, Man of Thought and Action"] (December 3, 2025). ''The Partisan''.</ref> as well as creating its application to Peruvian conditions, [[Gonzalo Thought]].<ref>[https://redlibrary.info/works/pcp/concerning-gonzalo-thought.html ''Concerning Gonzalo Thought''] (1988). Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru. Available on Red Library.</ref> However, among other [[Leftism|leftists]], he is widely criticized on the grounds of [[sectarianism]], [[terrorism]], and the development of a [[cult of personality]]. | Gonzalo is upheld by many [[Maoism|Maoists]] as a [[Classics of Marxism|foundational theorist]] for his role in defining Marxism–Leninism–Maoism as a universal doctrine,<ref>[https://the-partisan.org/2025/12/03/chairman-gonzalo-man-of-thought-and-action/ "Chairman Gonzalo, Man of Thought and Action"] (December 3, 2025). ''The Partisan''.</ref> as well as creating its application to Peruvian conditions, [[Gonzalo Thought]].<ref>[https://redlibrary.info/works/pcp/concerning-gonzalo-thought.html ''Concerning Gonzalo Thought''] (1988). Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru. Available on Red Library.</ref> However, among other [[Leftism|leftists]], he is widely criticized on the grounds of [[sectarianism]], [[terrorism]], and the development of a [[cult of personality]]. | ||
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Chairman Gonzalo (3 December 1934−11 September 2021, Spanish: Presidente Gonzalo), born Manuel Rubén Abimael Guzmán Reinoso, was a Peruvian communist revolutionary and politician who served as Chairman of the Communist Party of Peru — Shining Path between 1969 until his capture by state authorities in 1992.[1]
Gonzalo is upheld by many Maoists as a foundational theorist for his role in defining Marxism–Leninism–Maoism as a universal doctrine,[2] as well as creating its application to Peruvian conditions, Gonzalo Thought.[3] However, among other leftists, he is widely criticized on the grounds of sectarianism, terrorism, and the development of a cult of personality.
Further reading
- Interview with Chairman Gonzalo (1988), by The Daily
See also
References
- ↑ "Who is President Gonzalo?". www.blythe.org. Archived from the original.
- ↑ "Chairman Gonzalo, Man of Thought and Action" (December 3, 2025). The Partisan.
- ↑ Concerning Gonzalo Thought (1988). Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru. Available on Red Library.