General Alberto Arciniegas

Timeline Events 2

• March 1, 1989

  Attack on Uchiza Police Base

  In March 1989, Sendero Luminoso, in alliance with drug traffickers, launched a major military operation against the Uchiza police base. The lack of state response to support the besieged police weakened the image of President García's government. This event led to the creation of a political-military command in the area, …

  Uchiza, Peru página 328

  #sendero luminoso #uchiza #Peru #1989 #internal conflict #narcotrafficking
• March 27, 1989

  The Disaster of Uchiza

  On 27 March 1989, the largest anti-narcotics police base in Peru, located in Uchiza, was attacked by hundreds of narcoterrorists armed with military-grade weapons. Despite being in contact with Lima and nearby military bases, the police received no assistance and eventually surrendered after sustaining significant casualties. This event highlighted the …

  Uchiza, Peru p. 59

  #uchiza #narcoterrorism #Peru #1989 #anti-narcotics #military strategy