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Latin America

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Jan. 1, 1965
Emergence of Guerrilla Movements in Peru

In 1965, the most significant guerrilla experience of the decade in Peru was organized by the Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria (MIR) under the leadership of Luis De la Puente Uceda. This movement had a substantial impact on the national political scene, prompting military intervention and the first application of U.S.-imported …

Peru

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July 1, 1979
Triumph of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN)

In July 1979, the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) achieved a significant victory in Nicaragua, marking the first successful insurrection in Latin America since the Cuban Revolution in 1959. This triumph revitalized the Latin American guerrilla left, particularly in Central America, and reinforced the legitimacy of using violence as a …

Nicaragua

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Jan. 1, 1990
Permanent Peoples' Tribunal Against Impunity in Latin America, Peruvian Session

In 1990, the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal held a session in Lima, Peru, focusing on addressing impunity in Latin America. This event was part of a broader effort to bring attention to human rights violations and seek justice for victims. The session highlighted the ongoing challenges in holding perpetrators accountable in …

Lima, Peru

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