Bomb explosion at General Juan Velasco Alvarado's tomb
Bomb explodes in General Juan Velasco Alvarado's tomb
On June 15, a bomb exploded at the tomb of General EP Juan Velasco Alvarado. This attack against the resting place of the former military president was interpreted as an act of political violence in the context of the beginning of terrorist activities in the country.
Source:
Informe CVR, página 4725
Location:
Lima, Perú
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