Guatemala's President Ousted Amid Turmoil and Riots
The Guatemala coup ends Arevalo’s brief rule as Ydigoras leads a new regime. Riots and shootings erupt downtown with two killed and two wounded. The military seizes control, dissolves Congress, suspends the constitution, and pledges to resist communism while promising an orderly transition to elections. Charlene B Northan reports a burglary on East 15th Street.
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Guatemalan coup alarms U S and Central America pact
Washington officials fear the military ouster of President Ydigoras Fuentes may derail the Declaration of Central America signed by Kennedy and Central American leaders. Defense Minister Enrique Peralta Azurdia vows order and anti subversion, while some diplomats expect orderly elections. Costa Rica and Honduras may withhold recognition of the new regime.
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