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Foreign News
January 20, 1902
The Wilmington Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Venezuelan insurgents launch operations against President Castro from Paraguana peninsula and Ucurire, defeating government forces near Barquisimeto and fighting in Maracaibo streets. Reported from Willemstad, Curacao, Jan. 20.
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Operations Against Castro.
WILLEMSTAD, Island of Curacao, Jan. 20.-The Venezuelan insurgents who have concentrated on the peninsula of Paraguana, on the coast side of the gulf of Maracaibo, have inaugurated a movement against the government. The insurgents in the vicinity of Ucurire have also commenced operations against President Castro. It is reported here that a serious engagement has occurred between the insurgents and the government forces not far from Barquisimeto, in the state of Lara, in which the insurgents were victorious and that there has been fighting between the insurgents and the soldiers of the government in the streets of Maracaibo.
WILLEMSTAD, Island of Curacao, Jan. 20.-The Venezuelan insurgents who have concentrated on the peninsula of Paraguana, on the coast side of the gulf of Maracaibo, have inaugurated a movement against the government. The insurgents in the vicinity of Ucurire have also commenced operations against President Castro. It is reported here that a serious engagement has occurred between the insurgents and the government forces not far from Barquisimeto, in the state of Lara, in which the insurgents were victorious and that there has been fighting between the insurgents and the soldiers of the government in the streets of Maracaibo.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
Political
What keywords are associated?
Venezuelan Insurgents
President Castro
Paraguana Peninsula
Ucurire Operations
Barquisimeto Engagement
Maracaibo Fighting
What entities or persons were involved?
President Castro
Where did it happen?
Venezuela
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Venezuela
Event Date
Jan. 20
Key Persons
President Castro
Outcome
insurgents victorious near barquisimeto; fighting in streets of maracaibo
Event Details
Venezuelan insurgents on Paraguana peninsula and near Ucurire have started operations against the government and President Castro. Serious engagement near Barquisimeto in Lara state resulted in insurgent victory; fighting occurred in Maracaibo streets.