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MRTA

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Noun1.MRTA - a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization in Peru; was formed in 1983 to overthrow the Peruvian government and replace it with a Marxist regime; has connections with the ELN in Bolivia
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Peru, Republic of Peru - a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries


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in Leominster; $427,000 for MRTA maintenance garage equipment; $800,000 for MRTA bus purchases; $6.
95 Hardcover HV6433 On December 17, 1996 members of the Peruvian guerilla group, the Tupack Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA), attacked the residence of the Japanese ambassador to Peru during his birthday party, taking hostage hundreds of guests, including Louis Giampetri, a former field commander of special operations forces that had fought the MRTA.
They accused me of being part of an MRTA cell but they never proved anything against me," he said.
 
 
 
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