Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958–1960, Volume V, Microfiche Supplement, American Republics

VE–24. Telegram from the Ambassador in Venezuela (Sparks) to the Department of State¹

Washington, March 30, 1959, 7 p.m.

566. Saturday papers front paged INS stories order that Perez Jimenez and family leave U.S. by April 15, possibility appeal noted but general impression is Perez Jimenez will depart. UP and AP reported State Department supports INS order and that his expulsion is in U.S. interests.

Editorial and cartoon comment hall move EL NACIONAL comments “if they really expel Perez Jimenez, welcome Mr. Nixon” EL INDEPENDIENTE editorial welcomes change of policy of support toward Perez Jimenez and other dictators although considering it overdue follow up stories report Perez Jimenez planning go Spain or Dominican Republic.

Sparks

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 731.00/3–3059. Official Use Only.