Creation of the Division Against Terrorism (DICOTE) in Peru
In response to the growing threat of the Shining Path (PCP-SL), the Peruvian government established the Division Against Terrorism (DICOTE) in April 1981. This unit was formed under the Directorate of State Security (DIRSEG) and was tasked with counter-subversive operations. The DICOTE was composed of approximately thirty members and was …