Beginning of the Tupac Amaru Vive Military Campaign
On October 8, 1987, the MRTA initiated the 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign with raids in Tabalosos and Macedas, commanded by Victor Polay Campos, Nestor Cerpa and Miguel Rincon. This action marked the beginning of a series of military operations in San Martin.
On October 8, 1987, the MRTA began the 'Tupac Amaru Vive' Military Campaign, commanded by Victor Polay Campos (c) Rolando, Nestor Cerpa (c) Evaristo and Miguel Rincon (c) Francisco. The campaign began with the raid on the villages of Tabalosos and Macedas. This date was chosen to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of 'Che' Guevara. Previously, between July and September 1987, MRTA forces had trained militarily and politically in the Pongo de Caynarachi-Shanusi area. This campaign marked the beginning of a series of seizures and incursions in various localities in the department of San Martin during the following months.