A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the capture on September 12, 1992, of the Peruvian communist and terrorist leader, Abimael Guzman, and for other purposes.

Supports the Government of Peru in its determination to fight the Shining Path terrorist group.

Commends and congratulates the members of the Peruvian Counter-Terrorism National Directorate of the Technical Police who conceived and executed the plan to capture Abimael Guzman, the leader of Shining Path, and several of his immediate subordinates.

Encourages: (1) the Peruvian people to commit themselves to the long-term process of overcoming the social effects of the activities of Shining Path and creating the necessary conditions for the maintenance of a viable constitutional democracy and viable economy; and (2) the Peruvian Government to hold free and fair elections for a constitutent assembly on November 22, 1992, under international supervision by the Organization of American States and to continue its efforts to fight terrorism and international narcotics trafficking and to establish the rule of law throughout Peru.