Operation Chavín de Huántar
The Operativo Chavín de Huántar was a military operation carried out by the Peruvian government to rescue hostages held by the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima. President Alberto Fujimori highlighted the roles of General Hermoza and Vladimiro Montesinos in the operation's execution and strategy. The operation is remembered for its success in freeing the hostages and its controversial aspects regarding human rights violations.
Actors
Operativo Chavín de Huántar
military operation
Peru
nation-state conducting operation
Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement
hostage-taker
MRTA
hostage-taker
Lima
location of hostage situation
Alberto Fujimori
president, operation director
Hermoza
military general, operation executor
Vladimiro Montesinos
strategist, operation planner
Japan
nation whose ambassador's residence was used