ocr: The military,in power from 1968 to 1980, continues to exert a direct and powerful intluence in politics. Many of Peru's Andean regions are under direct military rule, the only means by which the state can combat the terrorist activities of"Sendero Luminoso." - Rule in these regions can be brutal. Amnesty International has reported cases of whole villages being punished for allegedly siding with - "Sendero Luminoso." - - In the same way, "Sendero Luminoso" terrorizes villagers who side with the army. Most arms procurement by the armed: - forces is from the USA. Recent budgetary problems have, h ...
