Guerrillas in Peru: 1965–1980, Two Different Experiences
The two main guerrilla experiences in Peru occur with just over 15 years between them, the first embedded in the first wave of guerrilla movements following the Cuban Revolution and the second in the midst of the post-Sandinista Revolution wave. This document explains how they affected the political system in which they developed. The guerrillas of 1965, and the birth and evolution of the MRTA and Sendero Luminoso.
Referenced in events
- MIR ambush at Yahuarina ravine
- Dismantling of the Pachacutec Front of Cuzco
- Creation of the Revolutionary Left Movement (Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria, MIR)
- Arrest of last MIR guerrillas by the Army with Asháninka collaboration
- Formation of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement
- First Central Committee of Unity MIR-MRTA
- I Unitary Central Committee and announcement of unity MRTA-MIR VR
- Opening of MRTA guerrilla front in San Martin
- Appearance of MRTA-MIR with attack in Puno
- Capture by Víctor Polay Campos (Rolando)
- Slaughter of Molinos