Word: batllistas
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...usual, the complexities of a Uruguayan election were enough to make even a Frenchman's head swim. The predominant; Colorado (Red) Party-liberal, democratic, and international-was split into four groups, each with its own presidential aspirant. The leader of the Batllista faction, suntanned ex-farmer Tomás Berreta, 70, had the best chance to win. The Blanco (White) Party had dissidents, too, but for the moment they were united behind the presidential candidacy of tall, white-thatched Luis Alberto de Herrera, 73. Herrera, "last of the South American caudillos" ("chiefs"), had for 30 years given the Blancos...
First kick was a declaration that revolt was smoldering. To dampen it President Terra laid down a strict censorship, sent troops to take over Montevideo waterworks, power houses and jails from officials appointed by the Administrative Council. He forbade a Batllista meeting, had its ward clubs occupied...
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