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Somoza ouster fades as blood flows in Matagalpa
In Nicaragua, a national strike aimed at ousting President Somoza appears to falter while fighting rages in Matagalpa between national guards and armed civilians. Death toll reports vary, with eyewitness accounts suggesting higher numbers than government figures.
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