Ortega Says U.S. to Join Figh t in Central America
Nicaragua’s junta leader Daniel Ortega warns that the arrival of 120 Green Berets in Honduras signals American troops may join rebel forces against his government. He accuses the United States of backing rebels as a vanguard army, with a three stage progression toward direct combat.
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Nicaragua
Green Berets
Honduras
Daniel Ortega
UPI
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Reagan
Central America
el Salvador
Salvadoran leader urges Congress patience on reform aid
President Alvaro Magana of El Salvador urged House and Senate committees to understand the nation’s difficulty in advancing human rights and reforms while seeking faster progress. He discussed aid, diplomacy, and the war against leftist guerrillas during meetings in Washington with U.S. officials and lawmakers.
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Guerrillas destroy third El Salvador communications post
Leftist rebels killed three people and attacked El Volcanillo base 130 miles southeast of San Salvador in La Union province, part of a three week campaign to cripple the nation's communications. Earlier raids hit Cerro Pacayal and Cerro Cacahuatique, while nine power relay towers were blown in Aguilares. Government forces searched the 24 mile area as 6,000 troops patrolled San Vicente province. President Reagan met Magana in Washington to discuss aid. D'Aubuisson claimed the army has taken the initiative in the civil war.
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Aguilares
San Vicente
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Reagan
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Magana
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Fidel Chavez Mena
Robert d'Aubuisson
Constituent Assembly
Arena Party
D’aubuisson
Richard Stone
U.S
Central America
Cuba says threat of invasion hangs over us
Cuba leadership warns of danger from the United States while officials say no visible prep on the streets. Vice President Rodriguez says defense forces have doubled to 500000 and civil defense drills are planned, though no public mobilization is seen in Havana.
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United States
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Reagan
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