Operation Cerco 99
| Operation Cerco (1999) | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Peruvian Internal Conflict | |
| Type | Military Operation |
| Location | |
| Objective | Óscar Ramírez Durand |
| Date | July 14, 1999 |
| Executed by | Special Intelligence Team "Llaneros" |
| Outcome | Successful operation
|
The Capture of Óscar Ramírez Durand, known militarily as Operation Cerco 99,[1] was an anti-terrorist operation carried out by the Peruvian Armed Forces and the Peruvian National Police with the objective of capturing Óscar Ramírez Durand, leader of the pro-follow faction of the Shining Path that emerged after the capture of Abimael Guzmán. The operation culminated with the capture of Óscar Ramírez Durand, alias "Comrade Feliciano", on July 14, 1999.[2]
The capture
[edit]On July 14, "Feliciano" and the three women who accompanied him arrived in front of Cochas Grande. There they found a passenger bus, which they quickly boarded, while the driver was washing it. At 5:30 a.m., while the bus was moving forward, driven by Warrant Officer Adolfo Salazar Quintana (who was unaware that he was carrying "Feliciano"), it was stopped by Valdeavellano. Upon inspecting the bus, Valdeavellano was able to recognize "Feliciano" and captured him along with the three women, who were identified as Elisa Hinostroza Huacache, alias "Raquel"; María Carmen Coro Quispe, alias "Olga"; and Meliana Quispe Palomino, alias "Rita." After capturing them, they took those arrested to the El Tambo police station. Indacochea arrived in El Tambo, picked up the captured men, and took them to the Jauja airport, where Fujimori was being held.[3]
Due to his collaboration, "Comrade Raúl" was released due to the trust he had gained.[4] Meanwhile, the detainees departed from Jauja Airport on an Antonov plane bound for Lima, where they were received by Commander Óscar Cáceres Rodríguez and transferred, by order of the Supreme Council of Military Justice, to the SIN facilities. At the SIN, Montesinos would have conversations with "Feliciano" and carry out intelligence work.[5]
Last Things
[edit]After the capture of "Feliciano", the development of Operation Duo-99 was arranged, with the objective of capturing Victor Quispe Palomino and Alejandro Borda Casafranca, "Comrade Alipio". However, this operation would not achieve its goal after the fall of the Fujimori regime.[6]
In parallel, the "agreement-makers" developed a new strategy in November 2000, which they called a " political solution.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Reconocimiento de héroes de la democracia".
- ^ "Fujimori consigue otro golpe de efecto con la captura del último jefe de Sendero Luminoso". www1.udel.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Montesinos, V. (2009) Sin Sendero I. pp. 494-496
- ^ "Cuando 'Raúl' colaboró con el SIN". IDL (in Spanish). 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Montesinos, V. (2009) Sin Sendero I. p. 501
- ^ Montesinos, V. (2009) Sin Sendero I. p. 505
- ^ "De la «guerra popular» a la amnistía. Movadef y la reaparición de sendero luminoso: 1992-2012" (PDF).