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...MANAGUA, Nic.--The Nicaraguan government claimed yesterday it has quelled a 12-day uprising against President Anatasio Somoza. The Red Cross has estimated that more than 1000 persons have been killed in the fighting...
Government sources also reported that remaining Sandinistas in Esteli, a city of about 30,000 on the Pan-American highway north of Managua, had been quashed. The city was retaken by national guard forces Tuesday after heavy bombardment...
...MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- Rebels barricaded streets in Esteli yesterday as government troops attempted to capture what they called the last stronghold of guerillas opposed to President Anastasio Somoza...
Esteli, 90 miles from the capital city of Managua, is the northernmost city held by the rebels since the uprising began on September...
Although Esteli appears to be the last guerilla stronghold, sources in Managua said the rebellion may not be over. They said many rebels have fled into Honduras and Costa Rica to regroup and attack again...