Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, The American Republics, Volume IV

Editorial Note

In his inaugural address, delivered on November 8, 1953, President Figueres stated that the Costa Rican Government planned to review its relations with the United Fruit Company. He also proposed the renegotiation of the Company’s contract, which had been signed in 1948 and was not scheduled to expire until 1988. The text of President Figueres’ address was transmitted to the Department of State under cover of despatch 363, from San José, dated November 12, 1953, not printed (718.11/11–1253).