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The Coup That Got Away.

Authors :
Sancton, Thomas A.
Willwerth, James
McGeary, Johanna
Source :
TIME Magazine; 4/5/1982, Vol. 119 Issue 14, p36, 4p
Publication Year :
1982

Abstract

The article offers information on the coups d'etat of junior officers in Guatemala. On March 30, 1982, 20 junior officers stalked the barracks of Mariscal Zavala Brigade's headquarters, while 500 infantry troops encircled the area calling for fair elections and to end the corruption of General Fernando Romeo Lucas García . Moreover, it was found that the coup's chief planner is Captain Carlos Rodolfo Muñoz Piloña .

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
119
Issue :
14
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
54222650