Counterplots - and elusive messages, (Original text), 2012-2014
‘Although the following matter is reserved and personal but taking into consideration the potential risk that could exist, is that I make of your knowledge that I continue with ‘Milagros in Cañete’, therefore any knowledge of my health’s deterioration, please make the relevant decision for the rescue.’
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14.1 x 10.2 in. (35.25 x 25.5 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages (Bingo), 2012
‘Today, we’re going’= Date of operative undercover incursion
‘Atlantic casino’= Code name for façade location
‘play Bingo’= Capture criminals
‘4 prizes’= number of delinquents
‘table 43’= Cover up building, usually number of the house on the street.
‘numbers will be drawn’= Order of incursion
’10 pm.’= Time of incursion
‘Bring your camera’= Filming and photographing evidence
‘dinner at the Chinese restaurant’= Secret intelligence site
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16 x 20 in. (40 x 50 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages, 2012
Cryptogram
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14.1 x 10.2 in. (35.25 x 25.5 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages, (Resolutions), 2012
Gonzalo and Miriam are code names for terrorist leaders Abimael Guzman and Elena Iparraguirre, also known as Comrade Gonzalo and Comrade Miriam
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16 x 20 in. (40 x 50 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages (Shimmering), 2012
Describing a car bomb blast by ‘Shining Path’ terrorist group, with deceased and wounded in the Miraflores district, Lima. Directing counter attack to the outskirts of the city.
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16 x 20 in. (40 x 50 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages (Drizzle), 2012
Anticipated delivery of cocaine chloral hydrate to secluded location, police reinforcements to occupy target.
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24 x 20 in. (60 x 50 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages (Weather forecast), 2012-2014
‘Ruins’ = Railway segment in Cuzco
‘artichokes’ = Jauja Valley, southern Peru
‘rain’ = Operative cells Shining Path terrorist group
‘overcast conditions’ = TNT plus ANFO (chemical used to enhance strength of explosive)
‘unseasonal rainfall’ = Surprised assault
‘candles’ = High voltage power transmission towers
‘severe weather’ = Blackouts
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16 x 20 in. (40 x 50 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages (Telegram transcript), 2012-2014
Transcript from a telegram sent the day after a devastating terrorist car bomb attack in Lima, Peru.
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14.1 x 10.2 in. (35.25 x 25.5 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages ( Vanished), 2012-2014
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24 x 20 in. (60 x 50 cm.)
Counterplots - and elusive messages, 2012-2014
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