Andahuaylas uprising
2005 attempted coup d'état in Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Andahuaylas uprising, better known in Peru as the Andahuaylazo,[3] was a military uprising that took place in the Peruvian city of Andahuaylas and was led by the retired Peruvian Army major Antauro Humala, who, leading 160 reservists,[4] demanded the resignation of then-President Alejandro Toledo among other key objectives.[1] It took place between January 1 and 4, 2005, ending with the capture of Antauro Humala and the surrender of his followers.
Andahuaylazo | |||||||||
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Part of the Internal conflict in Peru | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
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Ethnocacerists Local supporters | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Alejandro Toledo Félix Murazzo [es] José Williams |
Antauro Humala Marco Vizcarra | ||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
300+ DINOES members |
160 reservists and ethnocacerists 1,000+ locals (3–4 Jan) | ||||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||||
4 killed 5 wounded |
2 killed 9 wounded |
The rebels had the objective of transforming power, through the implementation of major reforms, since they wanted a transitional government under a constituent assembly with the command of different leaders, who, according to the rebels, would have changed the lifestyle of the population and the Peruvian state system itself.