In 1968, Efraín Morote's term as rector of the UNSCH came to an end. The power of PCP-Bandera Roja in the University would increase after his departure. In 1969 the military government promulgated Law 17437, which sought to reorganize and depoliticize the public universities, replacing the legally elected university councils …
In February 1969, the Peruvian military government, shortly after coming to power through a coup, enacted Decree Law 17437. This law temporarily dissolved student institutions and established the National Council of the Peruvian University (CONUP) to centralize university management and control. The decree faced opposition from various academic circles, including …
In June 1969, a decree by the Peruvian military government aimed at reducing free education sparked widespread protests in the cities of Huanta and Huamanga. The demonstrations, which lasted almost the entire month, involved large segments of the population and regional social organizations, leading to violent clashes with police and …
In June 1969, the Peruvian military government promulgated decree 006, which reduced the coverage of free education. This led to significant social mobilization, particularly in Ayacucho and Huanta, where the movement became violent with the involvement of peasants. The government's harsh repression and imprisonment of protest leaders ultimately failed to …