In February 1975, a significant police strike in Lima, Peru, catalyzed widespread riots that reverberated across the city. The backdrop of this unrest was the growing discontent under the military dictatorship of General Juan Velasco Alvarado, who had been in power since a coup in 1968. The police strike was prompted by low wages and poor working conditions, exacerbating public dissatisfaction. As the police withdrew their services, citizens took to the streets, expressing their anger at the government’s economic failures and repression. The resulting protests intensified, leading to clashes between demonstrators and the armed forces. Dubbed the Limazo, this uprising became a flashpoint for public dissent.The military quickly mobilized to restore order, deploying troops to confront the rioters. Reports of violence escalated as a heavy-handed approach was employed to suppress the protests. The government imposed curfews and utilized live ammunition against crowd members, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. This brutal response illustrated the authoritarian nature of the regime and its intolerance for dissent. The events during this tumultuous period underscored the tensions between the government and its populace, ultimately raising questions about the loss of civil liberties in the pursuit of stability and control.