Peru Economic Aide Escapes Assassination
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From Reuters
LIMA, Peru — Suspected Marxist rebels Thursday tried to assassinate a key economic adviser who helped mastermind Peruvian President Alan Garcia’s plan to nationalize private banks.
The aide, Daniel Carbonetto, was unhurt in the attack at his home, but both gunmen were wounded by his bodyguard, police said.
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