Puerto Alegre was founded on June 24, 1940 by Brazilian settlers who gathered in this hamlet. The hamlet is located in a strategic position near Lake Imiria and the Tamaya River. During the internal armed conflict, in 1991, the population of Puerto Alegre decided to form a Self-Defense Committee (CAD) …
In late 1989, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) entered the Tamaya River and Imiria Lake areas, imposing their control over local communities to dominate the narcotics trade. On November 4, 1989, they entered Puerto Alegre, coercively appointing local leaders and enforcing strict control over the population. Despite the oppressive presence, the …
In 1991, the population of the hamlet of Puerto Alegre formed a Self-Defense Committee (CAD) which played a crucial role in the counter-subversive efforts against PCP-SL. The CAD was instrumental in defeating PCP-SL in the lake Imiria and some areas of the Tamaya river. This initiative was supported by the …