Vladimiro Montesinos

Peruvian intelligence officer

Vladimiro Montesinos - Peruvian intelligence officer
Born

May 20th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Peru

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Served as head of the National Intelligence Service of Peru from 1990 to 2000. Played a crucial role in the government's efforts against the Shining Path and the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement. Managed intelligence operations and implemented controversial strategies that included corruption and human rights violations. His influence extended to various government decisions and policies during Alberto Fujimori's presidency. Faces multiple legal issues related to corruption and human rights abuses after the fall of Fujimori's government.

Led the National Intelligence Service of Peru

Coordinated efforts against the Shining Path

Involved in controversial intelligence operations

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