The Tupac Katari Guerilla Movement was active from 1991 to 1993.  During this time, the group had about 100 members, based principally in Bolivia's Chapare region and the Altiplano.  EGTK's senior leaders were captured in 1992 but the group continued its attacks into 1993.  In 1997, alleged EGTK rebels were located in a rural region of Bolivia.  At the time, it was suspected that the group might initiate another terrorist campaign, possibly under the cover name "Malkus Rojos."  Still, the Tupac Katari Guerilla Movement is believed to be inactive at this time.

Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement - January 23

Carapaica Revolutionary Movement -- Ally

The Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement is a terrorist organization currently operating in Caracas, Venezuela.  The group is based in a working-class Caracas neighborhood, the 23 January District.  The group first emerged in 1998 as a self-styled neighborhood vigilante group.  The Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement took it upon itself to exterminate alleged criminals in the 23 January neighborhood.  <P> Since its emergence, the Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement has demonstrated a penchant for extreme leftist beliefs, as well as support for current Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.  The terrorists have expressly criticized the Venezuelan Chambers of Commerce, owners of private schools, and "oligarchs."  For their purposes, the Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement defines oligarchs as commercial bank officials, former Venezuelan foreign ministers, the Military Institutional Front, and the Construction Chamber.  The terrorists have also criticized Venezuela's National Assembly.  The Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement maintains public support for President Chavez.

In July 2003, representatives of the Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement claimed that they had ceased to cover their faces in public.  The statement generally attempted to give credibility to the group.  Moreover, by issuing this statement; the group distanced itself from reports of terrorism against oil companies.  The group rejected reports that their members (wearing masks) were engaged in terrorist activities in Venezuela's oil fields.  On October 10, 2003, Tupamaro leader Jose Pinto expressed his solidarity of belief with the deceased leftist revolutionary Che Guevara.