Violence Ended: Nicaragua's Army Defeats Attempted Coup.
Violence Ended: Nicaragua's Army Defeats Attempted Coup.
Two days of violent political street-fighting in Managua, brings death to thirty-five rebels with twice as many wounded. The revolt comes from opposition to the ruling Somoza family. Moderate Fernando Aguero, General Somoza's opponent, admitted an aborted coup. Exterior shot of a building that has suffered damages due to the street fighting. CU A burned out car. Same building, shot taken from a different angle. An armed military man stands on the corner by the building. CU Broken windows. Low Angle Shot of a balcony that has suffered some damage. CU Graffiti painted on the building "Nomas Somota". CU A military soldier checking civilians for guns and knives. A building in Nicaragua's business district, people walking around, camera pans up.