Murder of Manuel Febres Flores, lawyer of the Shining Path leader Osmán Morote, captured shortly before by DIRCOTE. This was the first recorded case of action by the alleged paramilitary group Comando Rodrigo Franco. Various sources linked its appearance and actions to the Aprista Party and members of the police …
The Comando Rodrigo Franco was a paramilitary group that emerged in Peru, allegedly formed by members of the Partido Aprista to combat terrorism. The group became publicly known on July 28, 1988, following the assassination of lawyer Manuel Febres Flores, which they claimed responsibility for. The organization was reportedly involved …
1989 was the year with the highest number of deaths of authorities and elected representatives in the entire conflict. It registered 68% of political authorities and 71% of municipal authorities assassinated in the entire decade. Approximately 53 provincial and district mayors were assassinated that year (33% of the total between …
In 1989, Peru experienced the highest number of assassinations of political and municipal authorities during the internal conflict that spanned from 1980 to 1995. Approximately 500 municipal and political figures were killed, with a significant number being mayors from the Partido Aprista. The violence led to a mass abandonment of …
In 1989, the Peruvian government began militarizing its police forces, a move that was met with public disapproval. Many political and social actors viewed this as an attempt by the ruling Partido Aprista to control the state's security apparatus, with some fearing the creation of a parallel army. The changes …
On May 29, 1989, Professor Marcial Capeletti was assassinated in Ayacucho, Peru, while teaching a class. Capeletti, a member of the ruling Partido Aprista and former head of the Corporación Departamental de Desarrollo, was shot by unidentified assailants. His murder occurred amidst internal conflicts within the Partido Aprista, which was …
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