156. Telegram From the Embassy in Cuba to the Department of State 1

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
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.37/11–1658. Confidential; Priority.