Word: chacon
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Dates: during 1980-1980
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...single day, the archbishop's death did not touch off the uncontrolled conflict that was initially feared. But with tens of thousands expected to attend the funeral, the risk of widespread violence was obviously high, and appeals for calm went out to Romero's supporters. Said Juan Chacon, leader of the Popular Revolutionary Bloc: "The best homage we can pay to Archbishop Romero is neither wreaths nor tears but to act with tremendous serenity...