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Paraguay Sealed Off After Somoza Assassination
Paraguay launched a broad manhunt after gunfire killed ousted Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza in Asuncion. Police closed the airport and borders with Argentina and Brazil as authorities seek six attackers. two suspects named Hugo Irurzun and Silvia Hodgers were identified by a witness photo. The attack also killed Somoza's adviser and chauffeur.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Argentina
Brazil
Alfredo Stroessner
Hugo Alfredo Irurzun
Silvia Mercedes Hodgers
Peoples Revolutionary Army
Augusto Montanaro
U.S
Washington
Carter
John Trattner
Violeta Chamorro
Joaquin Chamorro
Chamorro
Nicaragua
Dinorah Sampson