The Department of Ucayali was officially created on June 18, 1980, through the promulgation of Decree Law 23099. This event marked a significant milestone in addressing the regional demands for autonomy and development, allowing for increased public investment and attention to local needs. The creation of the department was a …
Members of the Civil Guard brutally raided the premises of the Amazonian Center for Anthropology and Practical Application (CAAAP) in Iquitos, following orders from above. The raid took place late at night on July 28, ripping off the doors with the aim of finding subversive material. The bishops of Iquitos …
A Shining Path detachment took the town of Lagunas, near Yurimaguas, attacking the police post and killing two policemen and an official of the Agrarian Bank. The group was led by the doctor Luis Castillo Tapia, head of the Lagunas hospital. In their retreat, the hikers clashed near the small …
Ricardo, commander of the Northeastern Front of the MRTA, was captured for the second time in Iquitos on November 12, 1990. This capture occurred shortly after the III Central Unity Committee decided in September 1990 to name Evaristo as general commander of the FNO, relegating Ricardo from his leadership position. …
The command of the Fifth Military Region based in Iquitos ordered the mobilization of a new contingent of soldiers and officers to the Putumayo River. The objective of this mobilization was to avoid a possible invasion by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). This action reflects border tensions and …
A national civic strike called by opposition forces takes place. It is characterized by protest actions and demonstrations at various points in the capital. In cities such as Iquitos, Cuzco and Arequipa, the strike is effective. Foreign press correspondents qualify the strike as the first effective national protest action against …
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