1972 Salvadoran coup attempt

1972 Salvadoran coup attempt
Date25–26 March 1972
Location
El Salvador
Result Coup attempt suppressed
Belligerents
 Armed Forces (rebels)
Commanders and leaders
Casualties and losses
200 dead

The 1972 Salvadoran coup attempt occurred from 25 to 26 March 1972 when young military officers attempted to overthrow the government of Fidel Sánchez Hernández, prevent the presidency of Arturo Armando Molina, and proclaim José Napoleón Duarte as President of El Salvador. The coup was suppressed and its leaders were exiled from the country.

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