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Still extremist, even after 12 years in a jail cell by Pablo Veramendi PeruToYou.com | |
| (Friday, Nov. 5, 2004) - The first public appearance for Shining Path terrorist leader Abimael Guzman was out of control. The appearance was suspended after 65 minutes because the terrorist continually shouted phrases in favor of his lost cause. |
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It was apparent Guzman still feels strongly about his radical beliefs after leading his group to kill 70,000 people, the worst-ever era in Peru's history. The prosecution will continue the hearing Nov. 12, but without television cameras, photographers or radio reporters. Only newspaper reporters and the general public will be able to be in the next audience. The judges realized that they can't let Shining Path leaders use the appearance for their objectives. The first cancelled hearing was attended by representatives of The New York Times, Miami Herald, El País (Spain), RCN (Colombia), Reuter Agencies, EFE, AP, and 34 Peruvian media news sources, for a total of 254 news reporters. Fifteen Shining Path leaders, including Guzman, were brought to the hearing from distinct jail locations. Guzman, 69, was the last to arrive. Guzman entered the room smiling and hugged Víctor Zavala Cataño (One of Shining Path's founders) and Martha Huatay (loyal Shining Path collaborator and lawyer). Ramírez Durand "Feliciano" sat a distance from Guzman and shook his head when the rest shouted Shining Path phrases. In the past, Ramirez has accused Guzman for living in luxury while his supporters suffered cold and hunger in the Peruvian Andes. | |
| Guzman appeared old and decrypted, 12 years after his capture in 1992. At that time, when he was presented to the press, in his jail clothes, he announced that his capture was only temporary setback. |
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Months later, he signed a peace agreement with former President Fujimori to end the internal popular war that initiated in 1980.
Several analysts agreed that Guzman still believes that his cause is alive. | |
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