In 1989, Vladimiro Montesinos, a former army captain previously expelled for misconduct, re-entered the military sphere through intelligence operations in the Huallaga Front. The strategy focused on identifying local subversive leaders and gaining the support of the local population in the major coca-growing region. This approach led to controversial alliances …
During the 1990 presidential campaign in Peru, Alberto Fujimori emerged as a significant political figure, winning the presidency with 68% of the votes in the second round. Amidst the campaign, Fujimori faced accusations of fraud and tax evasion, which led to the involvement of Vladimiro Montesinos, a former army captain, …
Under the leadership of Vladimiro Montesinos and Nicolás Hermoza Ríos, the Peruvian military and intelligence services engaged in widespread human rights violations. A directive from January 1990 allowed Hermoza Ríos to control all military personnel, facilitating operations that often bypassed legal and democratic oversight. The operations included espionage, sabotage, and …
Between June 10, the day of the second round of elections, and July 28, the day he took office, Fujimori spent several weeks in a suite in the Military Circle, under the pretext of watching over the security of the newly elected president. There he was initiated by Vladimiro Montesinos …
In 1991, special operations groups were formed under the directive of the Peruvian government, reporting directly to President Alberto Fujimori and his close advisors, including his brother Santiago Fujimori and Vladimiro Montesinos. These groups were composed of selected AIO officers and divided into three subgroups, each led by a different …
In 1991, Vladimiro Montesinos, an advisor to President Alberto Fujimori, began consolidating power by manipulating military appointments and expanding his influence over the judiciary and intelligence services. He orchestrated legislative changes to enhance military power under the guise of counterinsurgency efforts. Montesinos' maneuvers culminated in the promotion of General Nicolás …
In May 1991, Vladimiro Montesinos orchestrated the infiltration and control of Peruvian police units by assigning two generals to the same unit. This move was seen as a strategy to ensure greater control over the police operations and to prepare the incoming director for leadership. The incident highlighted the influence …
The Barrios Altos and La Cantuta massacres were carried out by the Colina Group, a death squad within the Peruvian Army, under the influence of Vladimiro Montesinos, the presidential advisor to then-President Alberto Fujimori. These operations were coordinated with high-ranking military officials and involved the use of resources from the …
In 1991, while President Alberto Fujimori was negotiating with the United States for military aid to combat drug trafficking, his intelligence chief, Vladimiro Montesinos, and military leader, Hermoza Ríos, were monopolizing state presence in the Huallaga region, leading to widespread corruption within the Peruvian military. This situation culminated in Fujimori's …
The coup d'état on April 5, 1992, led by President Alberto Fujimori, marked the collapse of the rule of law in Peru. The coup had significant public support as many were willing to sacrifice democracy for security amidst the urban offensive by the PCP-SL. Following the coup, a death squad …
Following the autogolpe (self-coup) by President Alberto Fujimori on April 5, 1992, Agustín Mantilla was removed from his home and accused of illegal possession of weapons. Despite the charges, Mantilla was noted for his courage in submitting to justice and was held in the Police Hospital for fifteen months. The …
The coup d'état on April 5, 1992, in Peru was led by President Alberto Fujimori, with key figures like Vladimiro Montesinos and Nicolás Hermoza Ríos playing significant roles. This event marked the subordination of democratic processes to a counter-subversive strategy, leading to a dictatorial regime characterized by corruption and human …
The coup d'état led by Alberto Fujimori on April 5, 1992, marked a significant turning point in Peru's political landscape. This event was influenced by a clandestine plan known as the 'Plan Verde,' which aimed to establish a 'directed democracy' by overthrowing the existing government. Although initially conceived by a …
US newspaper The Miami Herald publishes an exposé on Vladimiro Montesinos, identifying him as Peru's anti-drug chief. The article notes that Montesinos had previously been a defender of drug traffickers, generating controversy over his appointment to an anti-drug trafficking post.
On the night of July 27, 1992, businessman Samuel Dyer Ampudia was illegally detained at Jorge Chávez Airport by Major PNP Migdonio Torres Aliaga by order of Colonel PNP Víctor Arcila Dupp. He was handed over to PNP Colonel Carlos Domínguez Solís of the SIN, who transferred him to the …
An attempted coup d'état, organized by retired Army generals Jaime Salinas Sedó, José Pastor Vives and Víctor Ernesto Obando Salas; Major EP (r) Salvador Carmona Bernasconi; and active commanders Raúl Montero and Marcos Zárate Rotta was aborted. The operations were allegedly in charge of Major EP Hugo Ormeño Huapaya. All …
In 1993, the Peruvian government, under President Alberto Fujimori, engaged in negotiations with leaders of the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso), including Abimael Guzmán. These talks were mediated by Vladimiro Montesinos, Fujimori's advisor, and aimed at reducing tensions and achieving a peace agreement. Although a formal agreement was not reached, the …
In 1993, the Peruvian Congress approved the creation of a Special Investigation Commission for the 'La Cantuta' case, involving the disappearance and murder of university students and a professor. The investigation sought to interview high-ranking military officials and presidential advisor Vladimiro Montesinos. Despite initial resistance and legal maneuvering by military …
In 1993, tensions rose in Peru following the disappearance and extrajudicial execution of a professor and ten students from the Universidad Enrique Guzmán y Valle, known as the 'La Cantuta' case. General Nicolás Hermoza Ríos and intelligence advisor Vladimiro Montesinos were accused of maintaining a paramilitary group responsible for this …
On 5 May 1993, General Rodolfo Robles Espinoza publicly denounced that the Barrios Altos massacre and the disappearances at the Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle 'La Cantuta' were perpetrated by a criminal structure within the Peruvian state. This structure was reportedly under the control of General Nicolás …
On November 3, 1993, Abimael Guzmán, along with other key figures such as Elena Iparraguirre and Osmán Morote, signed a letter recognizing Vladimiro Montesinos for his efforts in advancing peace in Peru. The letter praised Montesinos for his comprehensive understanding and dedication to achieving a peace agreement, highlighting his significant …
In December 1993, Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori declared 'War on Terrorism' following failed peace negotiations with the Shining Path (PCP-SL). The negotiations, initially aimed at reaching a peace agreement, were undermined by Fujimori's public denouncements and the strategic moves by his advisor, Vladimiro Montesinos. This declaration marked the end of …
In 1994, the Supreme Council of Military Justice in Peru confirmed sentences for several military personnel involved in the La Cantuta massacre. The trials concluded that a group of Peruvian army officers acted autonomously in the execution of the crime, without orders from higher military or civilian authorities. Despite this, …
In 1997, two informants for the Peruvian Army Intelligence Service (SIE) were targeted in a series of violent acts. Mariela Barreto was found decapitated on March 23, 1997, and Leonor La Rosa was reportedly tortured, as revealed in a report by Pamela Vértiz on April 6, 1997. These events highlighted …
The crisis surrounding the embassy in Peru led to a controversial military operation under the leadership of President Alberto Fujimori, with significant involvement from Vladimiro Montesinos and General Nicolás Hermoza Ríos. The operation sparked public debates about the role of the military and allegations of extrajudicial executions of MRTA members. …
The Operativo Chavín de Huántar was a military operation carried out by the Peruvian government to rescue hostages held by the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima. President Alberto Fujimori highlighted the roles of General Hermoza and Vladimiro Montesinos in the operation's execution and …
In a video recorded on April 14, 1998, Vladimiro Montesinos, a key figure in Peru's intelligence services, demonstrated how he manipulated Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), and his partner Elena Iparraguirre. Montesinos used these manipulations to create divisions within the Shining Path and maintain control over …
During the late 1990s, the Peruvian government under President Alberto Fujimori and his advisor Vladimiro Montesinos engaged in significant corruption and human rights violations. Funds were diverted to the National Intelligence Service (SIN) under the guise of combating subversion, but were instead used for illegal activities such as phone tapping, …
On April 25, 1999, Nicolás Lúcar resigned from Revista Dominical after an unauthorized broadcast of an interview with President Fujimori and Montesinos. In the interview, reporter Álamo Pérez Luna, instead of interrogating, gave visibly negotiated inputs for a discourse that exalted the efficiency of the government and its intelligence apparatus. …
Oscar Ramirez Durand, known as 'Feliciano', was captured in July 1999. Feliciano was one of the main leaders of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso who opposed the Peace Accord proposed by Abimael Guzmán in 1993, leading the faction that intended to continue the armed struggle. His capture was presented by Alberto Fujimori …
In 2000, the Peruvian government, led by President Alberto Fujimori and his advisor Vladimiro Montesinos, attempted to bolster its popularity through Operation Siberia. This operation was presented as a successful intelligence mission against national enemies but was soon exposed as a fabrication, particularly by Colombia. The scandal was compounded by …
On June 4, 2001, the Supreme Council of Military Justice in Peru annulled the resolutions of dismissal issued by the War Chamber of the Supreme Council of Military Justice on October 21, 1994, and July 6, 1995. These resolutions had favored several high-ranking military officials and others, including Generals Nicolás …
On June 4, 2001, the Supreme Council of Military Justice declared null and void the resolutions of dismissal issued by the War Chamber on October 21, 1994 and July 6, 1995, which had favored Generals Nicolás Hermoza Ríos, Pedro Villanueva Valdivia, Juan Rivera Lazo, Julio Salazar Monroe, Captain Vladimiro Montesinos …
The report discusses the alleged arbitrary executions of subversives Herma Luz Meléndez Cueva and Víctor Salomón Peceros Pedraza, which are linked to a military operation under the command of former President Alberto Fujimori. The operation involved high-ranking officials like Vladimiro Montesinos and General Nicolás de Bari Hermoza. The incident raises …
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