In a presentation at the Centro de Altos Estudios Militares in late 1988, Palacios, a DIRCOTE official, criticized the lack of a cohesive counter-subversive strategy in Peru. He highlighted the absence of coordination among state organs, including police, military, and intelligence, and the government's failure to establish a comprehensive plan …
In a conference, Palacios criticized both the political parties and the government for their lack of effective action against the influence of Shining Path. He highlighted the failure of political parties to engage with the masses beyond electoral periods, leaving a vacuum that Shining Path exploits. Palacios also expressed his …
In a 1989 exposition, police officer Palacios criticized the increasing militarization of police forces in Peru's counter-subversive efforts against groups like Sendero Luminoso. He argued for a more comprehensive strategy that included ideological, organizational, intelligence, mass mobilization, and psychological warfare components, rather than relying solely on military actions. Palacios highlighted …