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In what year did his series of assassinations and terrorist bombings start?

  • 1973

  • 1970

  • 1975

  • 1980

Answer

Beginning in 1973, Carlos launched a reign of terror that spanned almost two decades. He masterminded hijackings, bombings, and assassinations, targeting Western governments and figures, including OPEC ministers and French officials, in a self-proclaimed quest to liberate oppressed peoples and undermine Western imperialism.
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