The CAL ceased to exist in 1972. Its successor, FALN, has been inactive since 1985.  Furthermore, support for independent status for Puerto Rico has dwindled amongst the Puerto Rican populace, rendering the possibility of future violence by nationalists unlikely.

23rd of September Communist League -- Ally (Suspected)

Hijacking/extortion: the LAC demanded (and received) $330,000 from the Mexican government during the hijacking. The LAC also was alleged to be involved in at least one bank robbery.

The Armed Communist League, known by its Spanish acronym LAC (Liga Armada Comunista), was an obscure Mexican group that hijacked a plane in November 1972 for purposes of extortion. The hijackers demanded cash, the release of several prisoners, arms, and amnesty. The Mexican government granted these requests, after which the perpetrators flew the plane to Cuba.  <P><br /><br />Little is known about the origins or the fate of the LAC. They appeared at a time when a number of small anti-government terrorist groups were active in Mexico. Many of these groups turned to violence and criminal activity, such as bank robberies, in response to the government's harsh repression of student movements in the late 1960s. The LAC may have perpetrated one of those bank robberies in Monterrey in 1972. <P><br /><br />Some of these smaller groups combined to form the 23rd of September Communist League (L-23S) in 1973. Active until 1982, La Liga, as it was commonly known, was a magnet for members of other failed groups. <P><br /><br />It is not known if there was a relationship between the LAC and La Liga. One report suggests that the LAC was one of the member organizations of La Liga. However, this cannot be confirmed. It is possible that members of the LAC joined La Liga, but it is also possible that there were no other members besides the hijackers and those they freed. They may have never left Cuba. The LAC has not been credited with any attacks since the hijacking. <P><br />

The LAC has been inactive since their November 10th, 1972 hijacking  --  the only incident with which they are associated. If any members later joined the 23rd of September Communist League, that group ceased to operate in 1982.