722.2315/2555: Telegram

The Ambassador in Peru (Norweb) to the Secretary of State

618. For the Under Secretary. Your telegram 461, November 17, 9 [8] p.m. My Argentine and Brazilian colleagues think the move is a desirable one but they wish to have the Argentine and Brazilian Ambassadors at Washington clearly understand that the Peruvian view is that the 1936 status quo line can serve as a basis but with substantial modifications in favor of Peru in the Oriente (Andoas and Rocafuerte).

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We are agreed that for political reasons no mention should be made of President Prado, but his statements could be used as representing the views of the Peruvian Government.

Norweb