VE–32. Telegram from the Ambassador in the Dominican Republic (Farland) to the Department of State1
124. Reputable confidential source has advised that Luis Chafardet Urbina, former Perez Jimenez Ambassador to Dominican Republic and who for last 18 months has resided Spain, has returned Ciudad Trujillo. Presence Chafardet here possibly presages (1) return Perez Jiminez to Dominican Republic to avoid extradition or following deportation by INS; or, (2) Chafardet may be offering his services for propaganda or other type campaign against Venezuela or Betancourt personally. If aforementioned assumption (1) correct Embassy suggests efforts be [Typeset Page 1278] made prevent Perez Jimenez from returning Dominican Republic as his presence here would undoubtedly contribute unresolved Caribbean tensions. While it would obviously be preferable if Perez Jimenez were away from western hemisphere, this choice may not be available. Choice may be U.S. or Dominican Republic and of these alternative evils Embassy submits that peace in Caribbean somewhat more favored by his remaining in U.S.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 731.00/8–2559. Confidential. Repeated for information to the Embassy in Venezuela.↩