August 27, 1930 – Lima, Peru – In a stunning move, the Peruvian military government has ordered the arrest of 30 prominent individuals, including foreigners, as part of a sweeping crackdown on those who profited from the 11-year dictatorship of former President Augusto B. Leguia. The mastermind behind Peru’s tumultuous past now lies critically ill aboard the Peruvian warship Admiral Grau in Callao harbor, a prisoner of circumstance.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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