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New Salvadoran President Sworn In Amid Turbulent Peace Efforts
Provisional President Alvaro Magana, a 56 year old banker with an economics background from the University of Chicago, was sworn in by the Constituent Assembly amid tight security. He pledged to pursue peace, rebuild the economy, and end the war with leftist guerrillas while facing reduced executive powers and a controlled cabinet. Duarte praised Magana while ARENA opposed him, and Washington’s influence loomed over the fragile transition as 33,000 people are believed dead in the conflict.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Alvaro Magana
Magana
University of Chicago
Constituenit Assembly
Legislative Palace
Jose Napoleon Duarte
Christian Democratic Party
Duarte
National
Christian Democrats
Washington
U.S
Congress
Roberto d’Aubuisson
D’aubuisson
Republican Nationalist Alliance
ARENA