Kidnapping of Demetrio Tafur by MRTA
On June 25, 1989, Demetrio Tafur, the President of the Corporación Departamental de Desarrollo de San Martín, was kidnapped by members of the MRTA. The kidnapping occurred approximately 65 kilometers from the city of Tarapoto. The MRTA later claimed responsibility and issued demands to the government, including infrastructure improvements and …