835.00/10–1945: Telegram
The Chargé in Argentina (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 19—5 p.m.]
2591. Opinion is widespread in Buenos Aires both in Government circles and opposition that delay regarding Braden’s nomination by Senate Committee had important influence in most recent overturn.
Pro-Perón La Epoca recently claimed that failure of Senate to act showed that Braden did not represent American opinion while opposition elements were disconcerted and disheartened.
Another influence was that many Army officers would not tolerate use by Perón of Army and Government to force his election on the country, but on the other hand were not opposed to or favored his candidacy. Imprisonment at Martín García made him martyr in their eyes despite the fact it was obviously unrealistic to leave so dangerous a man at large to plot.