VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > i. Venezuela > 1960, April
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1960, April
 
Leftist AD elements, unhappy with the slow pace of reform, Betancourt's move to the right, and his opposition to Cuba, broke away and formed the Marxist Movement of the Revolutionary Left (MIR).  1
 
Aug. 15
 
A five-nation investigative committee reported to the OAS that it had conclusive evidence that the attempted June 24 assassination of Pres. Betancourt was linked to officials of the Dominican Republic.  2
 
Nov
 
Amid renewed recession, protests broke out among the poor and students in Caracas.  3
 
 
 
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