On December 17, 1996, 14 heavily armed MRTA militants stormed a diplomatic reception at the Japanese ambassador's residence in the San Isidro district of Lima, Peru. They initially took hundreds of captives.  Over four months, the rebels gradually released most hostages but retained 72 high-ranking diplomats, military officials, and politicians. The guerrillas demanded the release of jailed MRTA comrades, which the government vehemently refused. While negotiators stalled, military engine...

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