824.00/6–1746: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Bolivia (Adam)

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368. In absence statement to you reur 545, June 17, that MinFonAff would inform you of results of investigation, Dept feels following line may be taken with view closing incident.

Bol FonMinistry instructions to Andrade dated June 18 which he read to Dept stated Bol Gov “deplored” police entry Emb, gave explanation similar that made you by Pinto and stated that thorough and serious investigation was ordered since Bol Gov had never authorized police measures which might “susceptibilizaron al” personnel of AmEmb.

You may inform MinFonAff with reference those instructions that this Gov accepts assurance that invasion Emb was not authorized and is confident that as result of investigation such corrective measures have been taken as will obviate any further incidents this nature.

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