Takeover of the newspaper El Nacional
A commando led by Néstor Cerpa Cartolini took over the newspaper El Nacional. This was one of the common practices of the MRTA to intensively use the mass media.
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Merger of MIR-VR and MRTA
On December 9, 1986, the Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria - Voz Rebelde (MIR-VR) and the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) formally merged. This merger gave rise to a new National Directorate composed of three leaders from each organization. For the MRTA there were Víctor Polay Campos, Néstor Cerpa Cartolini and …
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MRTA military training in Pongo de Caynarachi-Shanusi
In 1987 an army of MRTA subversives was formed in San Martin. Both forces (political and military) united in the Pongo de Caynarachi-Shanusi area, where they trained militarily and politically during the months of July, August and September 1987. The training was led by Víctor Polay Campos (c) Rolando, Néstor …
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Beginning of the Tupac Amaru Vive Military Campaign
On October 8, 1987, the MRTA began the 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign, commanded by Victor Polay Campos (c) Rolando, Nestor Cerpa (c) Evaristo and Miguel Rincon (c) Francisco. The campaign began with the raid on the villages of Tabalosos and Macedas. This date was chosen to commemorate the 20th …
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Taking of Juanjuí
The seizure of Juanjuí began on Friday, November 6, 1987 at 2:30 a.m. when a group of emerretistas captured the 'Love of the Mountain' truck to transport the Tupacamarista Army to Juanjuí without being discovered. Between 70 and 100 MRTA subversives took the town at 5:45 a.m., almost without resistance, …
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Taking of San José de Sisa
On November 7, 1987, MRTA troops reached San José de Sisa without firing a single shot. This action was part of the 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign, commanded by Víctor Polay Campos (c) Rolando, Néstor Cerpa (c) Evaristo and Miguel Rincón (c) Francisco. The seizure of San José de Sisa …
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Incursion in Senami
On November 9, 1987, the MRTA raided the town of Senami as part of the 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign. This action was part of a series of raids and takeovers of villages that the MRTA carried out in San Martin during October, November and December 1987. The military campaign …
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Taking of Chazuta
The seizure of Chazuta was part of the 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign initiated on October 8, 1987 by the MRTA, commanded by Víctor Polay Campos (c) Rolando, Néstor Cerpa (c) Evaristo and Miguel Rincón (c) Francisco. This action took place on November 19, 1987 as part of a series …
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Taking of Shanao
The seizure of Shanao was part of the MRTA's 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign, commanded by Víctor Polay Campos (c) Rolando, Néstor Cerpa (c) Evaristo and Miguel Rincón (c) Francisco. This action took place on December 11, 1987 as part of a series of raids and takeovers of villages in …
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Incursion in Yorongos
On December 16, 1987, the MRTA raided the village of Yorongos as part of the 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign. This action was part of a series of raids and takeovers of villages that the Tupac Amaru Army (ET) of the Northeastern Front carried out between October and December 1987 …
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Notice with photos of subversive leaders and rewards
On February 7, 1988, a public notice appeared with the title "Security is everyone's task" that presented photographs and physical characteristics of six leaders of subversive organizations. The ad includes images of Abimael Guzmán Reinoso (leader of the PCP-SL), Julio César Mezzich, Osmán Morote Barrionuevo (number two of the PCP-SL), …
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Capture of Víctor Polay
On February 3, 1989, Victor Polay, the Secretary General of the MRTA, was captured in the city of Huancayo. This event significantly weakened the leadership of the MRTA, as several key figures, including Polay, were detained. The capture led to Néstor Cerpa Cartolini assuming leadership of the organization.
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Assault on the Japanese ambassador's residence
Assault on the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima by an MRTA commando led by its top leader Néstor Cerpa, who held 72 hostages captive. The assault ended with the rescue operation Chavín de Huántar. The government used the celebrations for the successful release of the hostages to legitimize itself after …
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Negotiations between the Peruvian Government and MRTA
In February 1997, negotiations began between the Peruvian government, represented by Domingo Palermo Cabrejos, and the MRTA, represented by Roly Rojas, with the presence of the Commission of Guarantors. By the end of the month, eight meetings had taken place, with Néstor Cerpa Cartolini participating in some. These discussions were …
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Japanese Vice President's Involvement in the MRTA Hostage Crisis
In March 1997, the MRTA hostage crisis in Lima, Peru, reached a critical point as Néstor Cerpa Cartolini rejected asylum options and demanded the release of his comrades. Japanese Vice President Masahiko Komura visited Lima to urge President Alberto Fujimori to expedite a peaceful resolution. The crisis, marked by stalled …
Photos, Videos & Documents 22
PDF
2000
The Peruvian Short Story in the Years of Violence
1999
Time Tunnel
1998
An Assessment of the Main Players. Not One Crisis but Several
1997
OPERATION CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR
1997
OPERATION CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR
1997
OPERATION CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR
1997
OPERATION CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR
1997
FREED
1997
No to the Culture of Death
1997
Calculations of a Sidelined Man
1997
How to Negotiate: A Mediator Is Needed
1997
Tomb of Néstor Cerpa Cartolini
1997
OPERATION CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR
1997
OPERATION CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR
1997
Memorandum
1997
The Options to Negotiate
1996
The Tactic of the Christmas Gifts
1996
NESTOR CERPA
1996
Néstor Cerpa Cartollini during a press conference
1995
Chimera of Blood
1989
Presentation of Víctor Polay Campos
1979