816.00B/45: Telegram

The Chargé in El Salvador ( McCafferty ) to the Secretary of State

10. Referring to my telegram No. 9, January 20, 3 p.m., because of communistic disturbances martial law has been declared in the six departments of Ahuachapán, Santa Ana, Sonsonate, La Libertad, San Salvador and Chalatenango.

McCafferty