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

831.77/160: Telegram

The Chargé in Venezuela ( Flack ) to the Secretary of State

Caracas , November 14, 1943.
[Received November 14—7:23 p.m.]

1060. By executive decree dated November 13th, 1943, federal executive order expropriation of Gran Ferrocarril de Venezuela pursuant to decree of November 9th, 1943, immediate possession was taken of railroad and operation of same place under Ministry of Public Works. Decree contemplates indemnization based upon opinion of experts and in accordance with existing law.

Urgently recommend deletion¹⁷ of railway company in supplement to be published November 20.

Flack

17. From the Proclaimed List.