862.20210/2013: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Secretary of State
[Received 5:55 p.m.]
2182. I am disturbed by AP despatch originating Montevideo and published in local press last night and this morning to effect that source close to Committee on Political Defense announced memorandum similar to Chilean disclosure but dealing with Axis agents and activities in Argentina would be released to press within next few days. Because of prompt and effective cooperation being extended by Argentine authorities, as explained in my 2178, November 4, 9 p.m. I strongly urge that no publicity be given out or material at least for time being. I understand that several arrests have already been made and that first raids brought out copies of telegrams on ship movements and other important evidence. I am seeing Minister of Interior75 later today and expect to hear from him more details of results to date and plans for future action.
As instructed copy being furnished by Todadt [today’s?] courier to Ambassador Dawson with same recommendation regarding no publicity.
- Miguel Culaciati.↩