Abimael Guzmán Reynoso

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• Sept. 1, 1992

  Capture of Abimael Guzmán and its Impact on Forced Disappearances

  Following the capture of Abimael Guzmán Reynoso, the leader of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso, in September 1992, there was a notable decrease in reported cases of forced disappearances by state agents in Peru. This decline was attributed to the disbanding of the Sendero Luminoso organization and the implementation of anti-terrorism legislation …

  Peru

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• Sept. 12, 1992

  Capture of Abimael Guzmán and Key Members of PCP-Sendero Luminoso

  On September 12, 1992, the Special Intelligence Group (GEIN) of the Counter-Terrorism Directorate (DIRCOTE) successfully captured key figures of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso, including its leader Abimael Guzmán Reynoso, also known as 'Presidente Gonzalo'. This event marked a significant blow to the subversive group, leading to the initiation of their VI …

  Lima, Peru página 588

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