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Somoza troops press attack as Sandinistas hold city
In Managua, Somoza’s national guard floods eastern slums with 1100 troops while Sandinistas reportedly withdraw from affected areas and tighten siege lines. Guerrilla forces reportedly seize Diriamba as OAS debates action. Rebels push to shape politics as peacekeeping plans falter.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
National Guard
OAS
Washington
U.S
Somoza
Sapea
Costa Rica
Diriamba
Lagallada
Santo Tomas