FBIS3-60787 "jptot001__l94035"
JPRS-TOT-94-001-L Document Type:JPRS Document Title:Terrorism
FOUO 7 January 1994 LATIN AMERICA PERU

Two Car Bombs Explode in Lima; 1 Dead, At Least 20 Injured

PA2812140193 Madrid EFE in Spanish 1253 GMT 28 Dec 93 PA2812140193 Madrid EFE Language: Spanish Article Type:BFN [Text] Lima, 28 Dec (EFE) -- Alleged members of the terrorist group Shining Path, on Tuesday, detonated two car bombs near the Prefecture (Civilian Government) of Lima, causing a great deal of damage and killing at least one policeman, although the death has not been officially confirmed. Another nine policemen and at least 20 civilians were injured. The homes in front of the Prefecture, which is on Espana Avenue in the area near the U.S. Embassy and the Sheraton Hotel, were totally destroyed and are now uninhabitable. The shock wave destroyed stores, businesses, and banks on Alfonso Ugarte Avenue, which is perpendicular to Espana Avenue. The terrorists detonated one car bomb against the Prefecture from Alfonso Ugarte Avenue. The explosion at 0545 local (1045 GMT) destroyed a police armored personnel carrier in which human remains were seen. It is therefore presumed that at least one policeman died inside. Another car bomb was detonated near the Prefecture at the corner of Alfonso Ugarte and Bolivia Avenues. Seven injured policemen, some in serious condition, were sent to the Lima Police hospital. Approximately 200 policemen have been mobilized to protect the area and search out the attackers.