833.24/7–1544: Telegram

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

1140. Our Embassy in Montevideo reports that a serious situation in frigoríficos may soon result from action of Argentine Government in denying all export permits for shipment of salt to Uruguay. Please report immediately whether there is a shortage of salt in Argentina or whether we should interpret the action of the Argentine Government as an economic sanction against Uruguay.

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