Gonzalo Thought

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Gonzalo Thought is Marxism-Leninism-Maoism applied to the material conditions of Peru.^[1] It was developed by Chairman Abimael Guzmán (better known as his nom de guerra, Chairman Gonzalo), and it is the guiding form of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism used by the Communist Party of Peru – Shining Path.

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↑ “In sum, Gonzalo Thought is none other than the application of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism to our concrete reality. This means that it is principal specifically for our Party, for the people's war and for the revolution in our country, and I want to emphasize that. But for us, looking at our ideology in universal terms, I emphasize once again, it is Maoism that is principal.”

Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru (1988). Interview with Chairman Gonzalo. [PDF]

[1] “In sum, Gonzalo Thought is none other than the application of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism to our concrete reality. This means that it is principal specifically for our Party, for the people's war and for the revolution in our country, and I want to emphasize that. But for us, looking at our ideology in universal terms, I emphasize once again, it is Maoism that is principal.”

Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru (1988). Interview with Chairman Gonzalo. [PDF]

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