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Balancuer claims Dominican win in tense vote count
Dominican Republic news reports Balaguer declared winner of the presidential race by the Central Electoral Board after a interrupted tally. Guzman PRD vows to oppose the result, warning of force if victory is threatened, as troops and police police the capital and irregularities are cited by Balaguer. Byron’s death noted in a closing historical aside.
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Antorte Guzman
Dominican Revolutionary Party
Jom Balaguer
Balaguer
Central Electoral Board
Westing
Guzman
Reform Party
Calmil
Jacobo Majluta
PRD
Manuel Joaquin Castillo
National Police
Cyrus Vance
Santo Domingo
United States