711.2427/12–346: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Bolivia
us urgent
113. Following rewording US route bilateral air transport agreement desired in view new Braniff operating contract Bolivia. Emb will note this combination two prior routes generally supplies greater flexibility than old description. Change follows:
“The United States of America and/or the Canal Zone to La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba, Sucre, Valle Grande, Santa Cruz, Concepción, San Ignacio, San José, Robore, Puerto Suarez, Uyuni and beyond Bolivia.”
Greater latitude in points beyond Bolivia desired because possible delay obtaining rights Arg and Chile and Uruguay may be actually terminal of line. Dept believes Pol’s statement (Embdes 675 Dec 3, 194665) that only three traffic points would be granted not conclusive, Panagra representatives presently negotiating sale various airports and facilities in Bolivia. CAB’s action Uyuni route is only one year’s suspension and points indicated are still generally desired. Dept will advise further developments and concessions on points which might be made but would appreciate Embs views as to what traffic points, [Page 368] if any, should be given up. Activity Arg negotiators elsewhere South America has been generally unfavorable to pending negotiations. Therefore urge continued pressure as Emb sees proper to obtain agreement at earliest possible date.
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