Two military patrols departed from the Lircay Base in execution of the 'Apolonia' operation. The 'Escorpio' patrol was commanded by Infantry Lieutenant Javier Bendezú Vargas and departed at 6:00 p.m. to the area known as Cochajaccsa. The patrol 'Angel' was commanded by Lieutenant Abel Gallo Coca. Both patrols went to …
An Army patrol under the command of Lieutenant Javier Bendezú Vargas arrived at the Rodeo Pampa annex and arrested the members of the Hilario family, accusing them of belonging to the subversion. They set fire to their homes to force them to leave, keeping them detained for the rest of …
In the early morning of July 4, 1991, a military patrol arrived at the Rodeo Pampa annex and entered the homes of the Hilario family. Francisco Hilario Torres, his wife, two daughters, daughter-in-law and five minor grandchildren were arrested, as well as neighbors Ramón Hilario Morán, his wife and two …
An Army patrol under the command of Infantry Lieutenant Javier Bendezú Vargas killed fifteen people, including adults and children, in a mine known as 'Misteriosa'. The detainees were taken into the tunnel, riddled with FAL bullets and then dynamite explosive charges were set off, causing a deflagration that ended up …
In July 2002, a tragic event unfolded in Rodeo Pampa, Peru, where military forces were involved in the mistreatment and subsequent massacre of local villagers. The military operation led to the burning of homes and the disappearance of villagers, with evidence of a massacre discovered at the 'Misteriosa' mine. Witnesses …
Operation APOLONIA was a military operation conducted by the Jefatura Político Militar of Huancavelica aimed at capturing or destroying terrorist elements in the Rodeo Pampa area. Following the operation, a criminal process was initiated against several military personnel, including Teniente EP Javier Bendezú Vargas, for their involvement in a massacre. …
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