Ex-leftist Rebel Chief Sworn In as El Salvador President

A former leftist guerrilla commander who fought against U.S.-backed governments has been sworn in as El Salvador's new president.   Salvador Sanchez Ceren promised to fight crime and cut wasteful government spending as he took the oath of office Sunday in San Salvador.   Sanchez Ceren, who is 69, was elected to a five-year term in March.   El Salvador is struggling with a slow economy and high crime, fueled by gang violence and drug trafficking.   Sanchez...

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