Resignation of the Minister of the Interior Fernando Rincón
Fernando Rincón resigned as Minister of the Interior in April 1983, after strong criticism for the Uchuraccay massacre and human rights violations. His departure occurred in a context of intense political violence in Ayacucho.
In April 1983, Fernando Rincón resigned as Minister of the Interior. This resignation took place in a context of intense criticism of his administration, particularly due to the Uchuraccay massacre that took place in January of that year and the systematic human rights violations denounced during his term. Despite criticism from the opposition and various media, in February 1983 Rincón had received the backing of Fernando Belaunde Terry's government. His resignation came in the midst of a serious crisis of political violence and a military offensive in the rural areas of Ayacucho.