If the guerrillas are trying to make a statement, you may see more kidnapping victims murdered.

Local elections were coming up, and the guerrillas were trying to disrupt them.

In the past, the guerrillas have tried to scuttle national elections.

About two hundred guerrillas had tried to storm Hill 125, which was defended by only twenty troopers.

Three more policemen died when suspected guerrillas tried to rob a central Lima bank, police said.

The guerrillas tried to seize a television and radio broadcasting building but were repelled by security forces.

The guerrillas also try to sell access to news.

American commanders say they expect further violence as guerrillas try to disrupt national elections, scheduled for Jan. 30.

"The guerrillas are trying to tell us something," a worker said.

Analysts say the guerrillas may be trying to strengthen their hand in talks with the Government.