Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The American Republics, Volume V

740.0011 European War 1939/31473: Telegram

The Chargé in Argentina (Reed) to the Secretary of State

Buenos Aires, October 9, 1943—10 a.m.
[Received 11:11 a.m.]

2388. There are increasing indications that this Government is contemplating an early severance of diplomatic relations with Axis. It is understood that decree was prepared several days ago.

I am informed that Acting Foreign Minister⁵³ called Chilean Ambassador yesterday and asked him what the reaction in Chile would be to such a step, Rios having replied that reaction would be most favorable inquired later or [on] whether it would be advisable for him to alter plans to go out of town for a long week-end. Gilbert suggested he remain near Buenos Aires.

Repeated to Rio, Santiago and Montevideo.

Reed

53. Gen. Alberto Gilbert.