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Peruvian Comedian 'Cachay' Recounts 1981 Border Duty, Says State Still Hasn't Recognized Veterans

In a new podcast interview, the comic details his Army deployment to the Zarumilla frontier during the Falso Paquisha episode.

Overview

  • He says he served two years in the Army and left with the rank of cabo.
  • He reports he was stationed at the Papayal camp with BIM 11 on the Aguas VerdesHuaquillas border, where troops were told Ecuador would attack at 6:00 a.m. but no clash occurred.
  • He alleges his military discharge was retained when Ecuador declared war.
  • He claims the government has not provided any financial compensation or formal recognition to those who served in that episode.
  • He says he considered re-enlisting but chose a comedy career instead, and he also acknowledged being unfaithful in his personal life during the same interview.