Word: putschist
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Dates: during 1940-1940
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...Succession. In the field are two candidates and a potential Putschist. Unofficial candidate of the Government is General Avila Camacho, who is not much of a general and not much of a strong man. Mexicans say he would probably be a stooge for Cárdenas, which Cárdenas refused to be for Strong Man Plutarco Elias Calles. Backed by Lombardo Toledano, the John L. Lewis of Mexico, General Avila is getting a big buildup. His stenciled name and face are on every available wall and sidewalk. Supported mostly by the Left, Candidate Avila talks Right...