Venezuela: Saboteurs on the March

With the Dec. 1 presidential elections drawing closer, Venezuela's embattled President Rómulo Betancourt faces mounting attacks by the rabidly pro-Castro F.A.L.N. terrorists who are determined to make a mockery of law and order. For a few hours last week, Betancourt seemed to have won a round against the F.A.L.N. But as it turned out, the Castroites had an even bigger week against Betancourt.

Acting on a tip, Caracas police captured four F.A.L.N. hoods hiding out in a midtown apartment. One of them was a real prize: José Rómulo Niño, 27, a leader...

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