1970: West German envoy killed by rebels
West Germany's kidnapped ambassador to Guatemala has been shot dead.
The body of Count Karl von Spreti was found in an empty shack 10 miles (16 kilometres) to the north of the country's capital, Guatemala City.
He had a single bullet wound to the temple believed to have been inflicted by the left-wing rebels who seized him last Tuesday.
Count von Spreti was kidnapped six days ago as he travelled from the West German embassy to his home in the suburbs of Guatemala City.
The kidnappers - said to be members of the Rebel Armed Forces (FAR) - demanded the release of 25 political prisoners and a $700,000 (ฃ291,000) ransom but the Guatemalan Government refused to negotiate.
It was the second time a Central American government has refused to meet kidnappers' demands during the present series of political abductions on the continent.
Last week the Argentines refused to intervene in the case of a kidnapped Paraguayan diplomat - he was later released unharmed.
However, the FAR rebels have shown themselves to be the least prone to bluff of all the kidnappers.
'Infamous murder'
Guatemala has been in a state of almost perpetual civil war between right-wing military governments and left-wing guerrillas since the 1950s.
The Guatemalan Government has ordered three days of mourning as a mark of respect to Count von Spreti.
However, their failure to intervene to save the ambassador's life has greatly angered the West German Government
West Germany's leader, Willy Brandt, has denounced the killing as an "infamous murder".
In a letter, Mr Brandt accused the Guatemalans of "irresponsible behaviour" and "doing virtually nothing" to save Count von Spreti.
West Germany has now recalled its remaining embassy staff from Guatemala and it seems likely the Guatemalan ambassador in Bonn will be asked to leave.
1970: West German envoy killed by rebelsWest Germany's kidnapped ambassador to Guatemala has been shot dead.The body of Count Karl von Spreti was found in an empty shack 10 miles (16 kilometres) to the north of the country's capital, Guatemala City.He had a single bullet wound to the temple believed to have been inflicted by the left-wing rebels who seized him last Tuesday.Count von Spreti was kidnapped six days ago as he travelled from the West German embassy to his home in the suburbs of Guatemala City.The kidnappers - said to be members of the Rebel Armed Forces (FAR) - demanded the release of 25 political prisoners and a $700,000 (ฃ291,000) ransom but the Guatemalan Government refused to negotiate.It was the second time a Central American government has refused to meet kidnappers' demands during the present series of political abductions on the continent.Last week the Argentines refused to intervene in the case of a kidnapped Paraguayan diplomat - he was later released unharmed.However, the FAR rebels have shown themselves to be the least prone to bluff of all the kidnappers.'Infamous murder'Guatemala has been in a state of almost perpetual civil war between right-wing military governments and left-wing guerrillas since the 1950s.The Guatemalan Government has ordered three days of mourning as a mark of respect to Count von Spreti.However, their failure to intervene to save the ambassador's life has greatly angered the West German Government
West Germany's leader, Willy Brandt, has denounced the killing as an "infamous murder".
In a letter, Mr Brandt accused the Guatemalans of "irresponsible behaviour" and "doing virtually nothing" to save Count von Spreti.
West Germany has now recalled its remaining embassy staff from Guatemala and it seems likely the Guatemalan ambassador in Bonn will be asked to leave.
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