Artemio

The last free leader of the Shining Path, Florindo Eleuterio Flores-Hala, known by the nom de guerre of Artemio, has been wounded in a botched capture attempt by a faction of his own fighters and Peruvian special forces, according to a high-level source in the Peruvian military.

Shining Path leader Artemio 'wounded during capture attempt' 2012

When Artemio is burning with fever, she even refuses his request that a window be opened.

Rebel, internationalist, establishmentarian: Carlos Fuentes 2008

As a revolutionary, Artemio is not only a gifted soldier but shows an unerring instinct for picking the winning side.

Rebel, internationalist, establishmentarian: Carlos Fuentes 2008

When Artemio is burning with fever, she even refuses his request that a window be opened.

Rebel, internationalist, establishmentarian: Carlos Fuentes 2008

As a revolutionary, Artemio is not only a gifted soldier but shows an unerring instinct for picking the winning side.

Rebel, internationalist, establishmentarian: Carlos Fuentes 2008

Mr. Humala said that Florindo Flores, alias "Artemio," was captured during a joint operation by Peru's police and military, providing a major blow to the Shining Path in Peru's Upper Huallaga Valley.

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Peru announces that "Artemio" is to be captured soon

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Artemio, one of the top leaders of the Shining Path guerrilla group, in a camp in Peru's Upper Huallaga valley in December 2011.

Shining Path leader Artemio 'wounded during capture attempt' 2012

The Peruvian government has not provided official comment on the raid but the country's anti-drugs police have been trying to capture Artemio for years.

Shining Path leader Artemio 'wounded during capture attempt' 2012