Page "History of Latin America" Paragraph 32

Since the seizure of power by General Juan Velasco Alvarado, the voice of all armies, in Peru in 1968, the military regime has been arrogant and pompous as being nationalist and revolutionary.

Two and a half years after seizure of power, General Juan Velasco Alvarado thought declarations have been followed by actions and the decision was that Peruvian military government was taken just one week after overthrow of President Fernando Belaunde Terry.

The troops ’ occupation in the northern was considered International Petroleum Company ( IPC ) plant.

Since 1924, Peru was in conflict with Lima, the capital and the largest city of Peru.

They have an agreement, formed in August 1968, to protect both of themselves.

The National Police of Peru, classified as a part of the armed forces, trains and activities over more than 20 years and have produced all different kinds of military characteristics.

It gives the appearance of a fourth military service with lands, sea and air capabilities and with 140, 000 army man.