Word: abuisson
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Dates: during 1982-1982
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Although several key posts in the Salvadoran government named last month are filled by moderate Christian Democrats, the real power lies with d'Abuisson. As president of an assembly controlled by the extreme right, he has the power to veto any legislation. An ardent opponent of land reform and other measures to help the poor, d'Aubuisson hardly appears likely to back progressive proposals the government may put forth...
...unopposed The National Republican Alliance (ARENA) has put up a candidate who is running on a plank described by the Boston Globe as "direct military rule and unrestrained repression against anyone thought to sympathize with the left." Former ambassador White has called ARENA'S candidate, Maj. Roberto D' Abuisson a "psychopathic killer" because of D' Abuisson's purported role in the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero...
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