Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Guatemala

192. Telegram From the Central Intelligence Agency to Operation PBSUCCESS Headquarters in Florida¹

Washington, June 16, 1954, 2118Z.

05144. Ref: GUAT 857.²

We question strongly proposal para 1 reference that Campesinos be enjoined kill Guardia Civil, etc. This amounts to incitement civil war and large-scale blood letting thus fouling Calligeris pitch and discrediting his movement as terrorist and irresponsible outfit willing sacrifice innocent lives. An acceptable line would be enjoin Campesinos and others defend and protect themselves and other anti-Communists who are being hunted down in frantic Communist effort save tottering regime.

1. Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Job 79–01025A, Box 9, Folder 2. Secret; Priority; RYBAT; PBSUCCESS. Drafted by Wisner.
2. Not printed. (Ibid., Box 11, Folder 4)