Entrustment of the Armed Forces for internal control in Ayacucho
On December 29, 1982, by means of DS 068-82-IN, the Armed Forces were given the responsibility of assuming internal control in the Ayacucho provinces of Huamanga, Huanta, Cangallo, La Mar and Victor Fajardo. The Marine Corps was installed in Huanta in January 1983.
On December 29, 1982, through Supreme Decree 068-82-IN, the Peruvian government instructed the Armed Forces to assume internal control in five Ayacucho provinces. This decision marked a turning point in the internal armed conflict, transferring the responsibility of public order control from the National Police to the Armed Forces. The Marine Infantry specifically assumed control of the province of Huanta, installing itself there during the first weeks of January 1983. This measure took place in the context of the increase in the actions of the Shining Path PCP and after the previous declaration of a state of emergency in October 1981.