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

800.8830 Brazil/241: Telegram

The Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery) to the Secretary of State

Rio de Janeiro, June 14, 1943—3 p.m.
[Received 3:53 p.m.]

2874. For Rockefeller,⁵⁷ McClintock and Rovensky⁵⁸ from Friele.⁵⁹ Foodstuffs shortage Bahia and other northeastern ports creating critical situation for whole propaganda position, since blame being placed Americans. Food Production Division contributing splendidly but time factor makes shipping problem extremely important for immediate future. Embassy detailed situation in telegram 2769 of June 7, 7 p.m. We strongly urge you lend every possible immediate support those recommendations. [Friele.]

Caffery

57. Nelson A. Rockefeller, Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.
58. John C. McClintock and Joseph C. Rovensky, Assistant Coordinators of Inter-American Affairs.
59. Berent Friele, Representative of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs in Brazil.