Professor Julio Sánchez was assassinated in Shapaja by MRTA elements in 1988. This assassination led to the creation of the first peasant patrol in the department of San Martin. In 1990, the MRTA, under Ricardo's command, entered a village with an armed column and made demands that the people refused …
In 1990, the MRTA, under Ricardo's command, entered a village with an armed column and demanded demands that the people did not want to comply with. Faced with this situation, the MRTA faced two options: to carry out a massacre or to withdraw without defeat. Ricardo opted to apologize for …
Commander Roberto (whose real name was Rodrigo Galvez) died on February 9, 1990. That same day, the MRTA took the town of Picota. After his death, the Northeastern Front (FNO) of the MRTA took his name as a tribute. In April 1990, after Roberto's death, Commander Evaristo entrusted the command …
In September 1990, during the III Central Committee of Unity, the MRTA leadership was reshuffled, leading to tensions with its ally, MIR-VR. The MRTA's militaristic approach caused a rift, weakening the alliance. Subsequently, an internal conflict led to a military setback when MRTA forces, led by 'c' Antonio, pursued 'c' …
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. …
In January 1992, a faction led by (c) Ricardo broke away from the MRTA to form a new guerrilla group named 'Alcides Reátegui' in the Huallaga Central region. This decision was driven by strategic and ideological differences, particularly opposition to the MRTA's increasingly militaristic and violent tactics. The split led …
In January 1992, Ricardo, along with other commanders such as Pepe, Tarzan, Gato and Chavez, announced their dissociation from the MRTA due to differences in political and military strategy. Among the reasons mentioned was criticism of the 'senderización of the MRTA', particularly the indiscriminate assassination of those who disagreed internally. …
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