Ruins of the Solgas building in San Borja after a Shining Path attack

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Ruins of the Solgas building in San Borja after a Shining Path attack

Remains of the Solgas building (a company dedicated to the commercialization of domestic gas) in San Borja following a Shining Path attack. On July 23, 1992, a car bomb containing 200 kilograms of dynamite and ANFO exploded at the entrance to the building, killing four people and leaving 13 wounded. This attack was carried out in the context of an armed strike called for July 22 and 23 in the city of Lima.

Author
BALAGUER, Alejandro
Date
1992
Location
Banco de Imágenes de la Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación
Source
Archivo: Alejandro Balaguer
Reference ID
493

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