General Alberto Arciniega Huby

Timeline Events 2

• Jan. 1, 1989

  Creation of the Comando Político Militar del Huallaga

  In 1989, during the presidency of Alan García, the Comando Político Militar del Huallaga was established as part of a strategy to combat subversive activities and narcotics trafficking in the region. This initiative included the installation of military bases and a shift in focus from persecuting coca farmers to targeting …

  Huallaga, Peru Página 360

  #Comando Político Militar #huallaga #Alan García #narcotics #pcp-sl #military strategy
• June 1, 1989

  Landslides in Venenillo and surrounding hamlets

  In June 1989, approximately 300 people died in the village of Venenillo as a result of a confrontation between subversive elements and military personnel. It was later reported that many of the dead were civilians, including children. According to the testimony of a former military officer, General Alberto Arciniega Huby …

  Caserío de Venenillo, distrito José Crespo y Castillo, provincia Leoncio Prado, Huánuco, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 3902-3904

  #masacre #venenillo #ejército #ejecuciones-extrajudiciales #civiles