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U S Ambassador Mein Slain in Guatemala City Ambush
U S Ambassador John Gordon Mein was killed when gunmen boxed in his limousine in Guatemala City. Guatemala's president declared a 30 day siege and three days of mourning while seeking a full investigation. Washington expressed shock and grieved, noting the attack may reflect ongoing extremist violence in the country.
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U.S
John Gordon Mein
Mein
Guatemala City
Washington
State Department
Johnson
Dean Rusk
Guatemala
Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro
Ultraright
Ultraleft
Richard Knowles
Waterloo
Iowa