But leaders of the anti-Sandinista coalition say they believe that the very unhappiness of many young people with the war, particularly with military conscription, will be one of the opposition's strongest weapons on voting day.

This week, one of the most articulate spokesmen from the private sector, Ramiro Gurdian, was named to head the Democratic Coordinator, Nicaragua's main anti-Sandinista coalition.

It has been underscored by the weakness of the main anti-Sandinista coalition, the National Opposition Union, which has been preoccupied with internal disputes and financing problems.

Buses Reported Blocked The rally also marked the first time that the anti-Sandinista coalition tried to make significant use of trucks and buses to transport supporters from outlying areas.

A3 The main anti-Sandinista coalition in the coming Nicaragua national election is being carried forward by a surge of public support, but remains riven by personal and political divisions.

Mr. Cruz said he now believes that the anti-Sandinista coalition that nominated him, called the Democratic Coordinator, was dominated by people who never intended to go through with an election campaign.

The head of Nicaragua's main anti-Sandinista coalition, Carlos Huembes, said the Sandinistas were mounting "a publicity show" to make it appear that they were complying with the accord.

"We are hoping for a big, big rally," said Carlos Huembes, president of the Democratic Coordinator, Nicaragua's principal anti-Sandinista coalition.

The Private Enterprise Council, which is known by the acronym Cosep in Spanish, plays a key role in the Democratic Coordinator, Nicaragua's main anti-Sandinista coalition.

Mr. Aleman was elected Mayor by the Managua City Council after the broad anti-Sandinista coalition organized under Mrs. Chamorro won 16 of the 20 seats.