156. Telegram From the Embassy in Cuba to the Department of State 1
Havana
,
November 16,
1958—1 p.m.
508. At conference with Batista November 15, he said members of GOC believe US is intervening in Cuban internal affairs on behalf of rebels because:
- A.
- US not permitting friendly GOC to purchase arms while not officially recognizing a state of civil war or insurgency.
- B.
- Apparent ease with which rebels obtain American arms and ammunition from the US.
Smith
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.37/11–1658. Confidential; Priority.↩