Prison Riots and Massacre in Lurigancho, Santa Bárbara, and Frontón
In June 1986, inmates accused of terrorism and belonging to the PCP-Sendero Luminoso staged riots in the prisons of Lurigancho, Santa Bárbara del Callao, and the island of Frontón. The prisoners took control of the facilities, captured weapons, and held hostages, aiming to discredit the government of President Alan García. …