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Somoza rushes reinforcements as Leon siege deepens
In Nicaragua multiple fronts flare as Somoza sends a heavy convoy toward Leon to reinforce the besieged garrison amid intensified fighting along the southern border. Guerrillas report gun battles and mortar fire while the national guard claims to have neutralized rebel fire and vows to drive terrorists from two Leon neighborhoods. Airlines suspend flights to Managua as unrest persists.
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Anastasio Somoza
Leon
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National Guard
Somoza
Radio Sandine
Oscar Ruben Castaneda Y Castaneda
Costa Rica
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