Synchronized blackout and bombings in Lima
On May 4, 1987, there was a blackout in Lima accompanied by at least 15 simultaneous attacks on bank branches, constituting one of the most coordinated terrorist acts up to that time.
On May 4, 1987, one of the most spectacular and synchronized terrorist acts in Peru up to that time took place. During a widespread blackout in Lima, at least 15 detonations were registered simultaneously, mainly affecting bank branches in different parts of the capital. This coordinated attack demonstrated the operational capacity of the subversive groups to execute complex and simultaneous actions on multiple targets. The power outage facilitated the execution of the attacks under the cover of darkness.