Lucero Cumpa returns from Germany to take over the General Command of the FNO

In September 1992, the MRTA National Directorate ordered Lucero Cumpa to return from Germany to assume the General Command of the Northeastern Front (FNO). This return took place in a context of crisis for the MRTA, after the capture of Evaristo (who had assumed the general command of the MRTA after Rolando's capture on June 14, 1992). However, when Lucero Cumpa was captured in May 1993, Antonio was left in sole command of the FNO and took refuge in the Pongo de Caynarachi due to Army harassment. The Army, by capturing the communications chief and with the help of the repentant rebels, thwarted all attempts by the MRTA to restructure itself.