Museo de la DIRCOTE, Police terrorism history museum in Lima District, Peru.
The DIRCOTE Museum in Lima displays over 1200 items collected from police operations against armed organizations. The collection includes banners, photographs, weapons, and personal belongings seized during these operations.
The museum grew from exhibits of items seized during police operations, particularly after the capture of Sendero Luminoso leader Abimael Guzmán in 1992. This collection documents a turning point in Peru's fight against terrorism.
The collection shows traces of Peru's fight against armed groups that affected the country in the 1980s and 1990s. Visitors can see objects with direct connection to this period and how it shaped society.
Access to the museum requires advance reservations and is restricted to police members, journalists, and educational institutions with proper documentation. Interested visitors should contact the police authority to arrange a visit.
The museum houses personal items from leaders of both Sendero Luminoso and MRTA organizations. These objects provide direct insights into the structures and lives of these armed groups.
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