Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen on Monday emphasized that the Government will continue to operate in the Valley of Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), Junin region, until its pacification is achieved.
His remarks were shared in a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter), in which he also expressed his solidarity with the family and colleagues of
Peruvian Navy's Technician Third Class, Edgar Tiburcio, who died confronting terrorist remnants during military operations carried out in the VRAEM.
"I express deep solidarity with the family and comrades-in-arms of Peruvian Navy's Technician Third Class Edgar Tiburcio Espinoza, who gave his life defending Peru and fighting against terrorist remnants in the VRAEM," the Cabinet chief wrote.
"At this moment, our joint special forces continue to operate in the area, with the support of the Air Operational Command and the VRAEM Special Command, in addition to the participation of a Public Ministry representative," he stated.
"We will fight until the pacification of the VRAEM is achieved!" he added.
According to information provided by the
Joint Command of the Armed Forces (CCFFAA), joint military operations in the VRAEM area have been intensified since early on Monday with the aim of
"neutralizing the camps of the main force of the terrorist organization Shining Path."
The CCFFAA lamented the sensitive death of Tiburcio Espinoza, noting that law enforcement agencies continue to operate in the area with the support of the Air Operational Command and the VRAEM Special Command, in addition to the participation of a Public Ministry representative.
In this regard, Congress Chairman Alejandro Soto spoke about the death of the military personnel, expressing his condolences to family, friends and colleagues of Tiburcio Espinoza.
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Publicado: 15/4/2024