Argentina
1. Memorandum From the Deputy Director for Plans of the Central Intelligence Agency (Karamessines) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)
Summary: The CIA reported on Argentina’s upcoming elections and recommended that the U.S. Government maintain a policy of non intervention.
Source: National Security Council, Nixon Administration Intelligence Files, Subject Files A–I, 5 February 1973. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only. A copy was sent to Meyer. Forwarded to Jorden by Ratliff under a covering memorandum, February 5, in which Ratliff suggested that CIA’s memorandum be placed in the 40 Committee files and not forwarded to Kissinger. Jorden concurred. In a March 2 letter to the President, Ambassador Lodge stated he had “steadfastly remained aloof” in the election. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 769, Country Files, Latin America, Argentina, 1 September 1971–31 December 1973)
2. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Eliot) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)
Summary: The Department of State reported on the outcome of Argentina’s election and discussed implications for U.S. policy.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 769, Country Files, Latin America, Argentina, 1 September 1971–31 December 1973. Confidential. An April 13 CIA memorandum observed that Cámpora intended to “follow the wishes of Perón in every important aspect of conducting the affairs of his government,” making Perón “the de facto President of Argentina.” (Central Intelligence Agency, Office of the Director of Central Intelligence, Job 80M01066A: ER Subject Files, Box 15, Folder 11: Executive Registry Subject Files—1973 WH Division/DDO)
3. Telegram 106611 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Argentina
Summary: President Cámpora, Foreign Minister Puig, and Secretary Rogers discussed nationalism and investment and trade issues.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, ORG 7 S. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Drafted by Neil Seidenman in OPR/LS and by Kubisch on June 1 and approved in S. Rogers attended President Cámpora’s inauguration.
4. Telegram 4021 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State
Summary: Lodge suggested that U.S. officials make approaches to Juan Perón prior to and immediately following his return to Argentina from Spain.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL ARG–US. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. In telegram 113357 to Buenos Aires, June 11, Kubisch authorized Lodge to set up a low-key meeting with Perón, but indicated that Nixon would not write a letter to him as Lodge suggested. (Ibid.) No evidence of a Lodge-Perón meeting has been found.
5. Memorandum Prepared in the Office of Current Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency
Summary: The CIA analyzed Cámpora’s election, Perón’s return to Argentina, the rise of Peronism, and its implications for U.S. relations with Argentina and Latin America.
Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Support Services (DI), Job 79T00861A: Intel Pub Files (1973), Box 16, Folder 10: Peronism in Power. Confidential. Forwarded to Kissinger by Walters under a covering note, July 22, that reads, “I commend this paper to your attention as an initial assessment of the implications of the return of Peronism in Argentina.” Copies were sent to Jorden, Rogers, Shultz, Rush, Port, Kubisch, Hurwitch, and Cline.
6. Memorandum From William J. Jorden of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)
Summary: Jorden reported that President Cámpora’s resignation would pave the way for Perón to assume power.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 769, Country Files, Latin America, Argentina, 1 September 1971–31 December 1973. Secret. Sent for information. A stamped note reads, “HAK has seen.” On July 13, the Argentine Congress accepted Cámpora’s and Solano Lima’s resignations and appointed Raul Lastiri Provisional President. (Telegram 5032 from Buenos Aires, July 14; ibid., RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number])
7. Intelligence Memorandum
Summary: In the wake of Cámpora’s resignation, the CIA concluded that Perón’s return to power would have a negative impact on U.S.-Argentine relations.
Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Office of the Director of Central Intelligence, Job 80M01048A: Subject Files, Box 1, Folder 11: A-20: Argentina. Secret. A note on the original reads: “This memorandum was prepared in the Office of National Estimates and coordinated with appropriate offices in CIA. Comments may be addressed to: [less than 1 line not desclassified].” Sent to Colby and Walters under a July 20 covering memorandum. On August 11, Colby wrote on the covering memorandum, “Sorry I’ve been so long. —This is obviously an excellent paper and presents the present status as one offering various forks in the road ahead well. —It might be possible, however, to be a bit more precise on potential alternative developments and the factors causing them, as the analysis might then suggest some possible actions to take as a result. Overall, however, fine. —WEC 8/11/73.”
8. Memorandum of Conversation
Summary: During the UN General Assembly session, Kissinger and Vignes discussed U.S.-Argentine relations.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL ARG–US. Secret; Exdis. Drafted by Neil Seidenman in OPR/LS and cleared in S. The conversation took place in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. In telegram 6997 from Buenos Aires, September 24, the Embassy reported that Perón won the Presidential election on September 23 with about 61.5 percent of the vote. (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]) In a September 28 memorandum, Kubisch briefed Kissinger for his meeting with Vignes. (Ibid., Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 ARG)
9. Telegram 7789 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State
Summary: Lodge reported that notwithstanding some outstanding differences over civil aviation, steel scrap, and sales of U.S. subsidiaries in Argentina to Cuba, U.S.-Argentine relations seemed to be improving.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Confidential. Although the Nixon-Perón exchange of correspondence has not been found, telegram 7590 from Buenos Aires, October 16, noted that Nixon’s letter had been commented upon favorably by the Argentine press and that Perón’s response to Nixon signalled his desire for good relations with the United States. (Ibid.) In telegram 7533 from Buenos Aires, October 15, Lodge reported that Vignes had told him that the letter from Nixon was a positive step but that it would soon be necessary to have in-depth discussions on unspecified “matters of importance.” (Ibid.)
10. Telegram 8459 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State
Summary: The Embassy suggested that Presidents Perón and Nixon meet to discuss the key issues in U.S.-Argentine relations, such as the environment, narcotics, détente, and economic development.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P840114–1886. Confidential; Nodis. Due to his failing health, Perón did not travel to New York. (Telegram 8663 from Buenos Aires, November 28; ibid., [no film number]) The Perón-Nixon meeting did not take place.
11. Telegram 9050 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State
Summary: Responding to speculation of a prospective visit by Kissinger to Argentina, the Embassy provided an analysis of key issues in U.S.-Argentine relations. The issues included Cuba, terrorism, investment, civil aviation, narcotics, and the environment.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 769, Country Files, Latin America, Argentina, 1 September 1971–31 December 1973. Confidential; Exdis. Kissinger did not visit Argentina.
12. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon
Summary: Kissinger informed the President that U.S. companies operating in Argentina were facing increasing pressure from the Argentine Government to sell goods to Cuba, despite U.S. sanctions policy. Kissinger recommended that sales to Cuba by U.S. firms in Argentina be authorized on a case-by-case basis.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1338, Unfiled Material, 1974. Confidential. Sent for action. Shultz and Flanigan concurred. Nixon approved the recommendation. A typed notation next to the “Disapprove” option reads: “PREFER.” On a March 14 memorandum from Kissinger and Shultz to Nixon, the President disapproved a recommendation that a license be granted to allow a Canadian subsidiary of a U.S. company to export locomotives to Cuba. ( Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. E–11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico, Cuba, and the Caribbean, 1973–1976, Document 279)
13. National Intelligence Estimate 91–74
Summary: The Estimate assessed Argentina’s prospects in light of domestic politics, U.S.-Argentine relations, and Perón’s failing health.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 362, Subject Files, National Intelligence Estimates. Secret; [handling restriction not declassified]. According to a note on the cover sheet, the Estimate was prepared by the CIA and the intelligence organizations of the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, and [text not declassified]. All members of the U.S. Intelligence Board concurred in the Estimate with the exception of the representative of the FBI, who abstained because the subject was outside his jurisdiction.
14. Telegram 1100 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Embassy in Brazil
Summary: In a meeting with Vignes, Kubisch noted that possible sales to Cuba by U.S. firms in Argentina had created a problem for the U.S. Government and wondered if the Argentine Government might consider alternative policies.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Confidential; Immediate. Kubisch traveled to Brasília after his February 10–11 stop in Buenos Aires. Repeated to the Department.
15. Transcript of a Telephone Conversation Between President Nixon and Secretary of State Kissinger
Summary: Nixon asked Kissinger to implement, in a low-key way, the licensing of U.S. firms in Argentina selling goods to Cuba.
Source: Department of State, FOIA Electronic Reading Room, Kissinger Transcripts. Unclassified. Nixon’s decision to authorize sales to Cuba by U.S. firms in Argentina is recorded in Document 12. In a February 20 meeting with Vignes, Kissinger stated that U.S.-Cuban relations must be “kept apart” from overall hemispheric relations, “otherwise both problems would be more difficult to solve.” (Telegram 1632 from Mexico, February 22; National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]) In a February 22 memorandum to the President, Scowcroft stated that Kissinger had reported from the Tlatelolco Conference of Foreign Ministers in Mexico City that “Argentina is moving in our direction on every issue but Cuba; on that one we will continue to have trouble.” (Memorandum from Scowcroft to Nixon, February 22; Ford Library, National Security Adviser, Scowcroft Daily Work Files, 1974–1977, Box 6, 2/19–28/74)
16. Telegram 87526 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Argentina
Summary: In a meeting with Secretary Kissinger, Foreign Minister Vignes voiced his concern over the U.S. Government’s policy toward Cuba.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P850027–1724. Confidential; Nodis. Drafted by Davis on April 26; cleared by Luers, Kubisch, Eagleburger, and Ortiz.
17. Memorandum From Stephen Low of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Scowcroft)
Summary: Low reported that Nixon and Ambassador Hill discussed the possibility of a Perón visit to the United States and the security of Embassy personnel in Argentina. Nixon also expressed his strong objection to waiving a prohibition on assistance to countries with vessels engaged in trade with Cuba in order to permit a continuation of aid to Argentina.
Source: Ford Library, National Security Adviser, NSC Latin American Affairs Staff Files, 1974–1977, Box 11, President Ford—Appointments (1). Confidential. Sent for information. Hill was requesting a waiver of Section 620 (a) (3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (75 Stat. 424), which prohibited assistance to countries that allowed their vessels to transport goods to or from Cuba. On a June 5 briefing memorandum from Kissinger to Nixon for his meeting with Hill, the President wrote, “K[issinger]—I have made a decision—no waiver—Bring me a decision on this immediately.” (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 769, Country Files, Latin America, Argentina, Vol. 3, January 1974–August 1974) In telegram 4196 from Buenos Aires, June 7, the Embassy warned the Department that a termination of assistance under Section 620 (a) (3) of the Foreign Assistance Act would undermine U.S.-Argentine relations and possibly hemispheric relations. (Ibid., RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D740145–0532)
18. Memorandum No. 988/74 Prepared in the Central Intelligence Agency
Summary: The Central Intelligence Agency provided an assessment of Argentina’s short-term prospects following President Juan Perón’s death. The Agency concluded that Perón’s widow and successor was inexperienced and unpopular but that a new Presidential election would likely “have a traumatic effect on Argentine society.”
Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Support Services (DI), Job 85T00353R: Production Case Files (1974–1976), Box 1, Folder 7, [no folder title]. Secret; [handling restriction not declassified]. A note on the original reads: “This memorandum was prepared in the Office of Current Intelligence, Directorate of Intelligence, and coordinated with the Directorate of Operations.” In telegram 4841 from Buenos Aires, June 29, the Embassy reported that Vice President María Estela (Isabel) Martínez de Perón had assumed power as Acting President. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D740173–0514) Juan Perón died on July 1. Perón remained in office as President, and no new Presidential election was held.
19. Transcript of the Secretary of State’s Principals’ and Regionals’ Staff Meeting
Summary: Kubisch reported on political developments in Argentina resulting from Isabel Perón’s ascension to the Presidency and warned that the U.S. policy of applying countervailing duties on Argentine exports could have negative repercussions.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Transcripts of Kissinger Staff Meetings, Entry 5177, Lot 78D443, Box 4, Secretary’s Staff Meetings. Secret. In a June 19 memorandum to Kissinger, Kubisch recommended that the Secretary ask Simon to delay an announcement that countervailing duties were being imposed on Argentina; Kissinger approved. (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy File, P830032–2280) In a June 21 telephone conversation with Simon, Kissinger convinced Simon to delay application of the countervailing duties for a week. (Department of State, FOIA Electronic Reading Room, Kissinger Transcripts) In a June 21 staff meeting, Kubisch discussed the impact of the countervailing duties problem on U.S.-Latin American relations. A transcript of that discussion is published in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, Vol. E–11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico; Central America; and the Caribbean 1973–1976. Subsequent U.S.-Argentine consultation resulted in a U.S. determination that Argentine footwear was not being subsidized in a way that would trigger countervailing duties. (Telegram 304031 to Buenos Aires, December 30, 1975; National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D750449–0535)
20. Action Memorandum From the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Sisco) to Secretary of State Kissinger
Summary: Sisco advised Kissinger to inform the Argentines they should avoid asking for new assistance or not allow their ships to engage in trade with Cuba.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P850149–0591. Confidential; Exdis. Drafted by Bowdler. Neither Approve nor Disapprove was checked for either recommendation. The staff study that was attached at Tab A has not been found. Attached at Tab B is a draft telegram to Buenos Aires, dated July 5, in which the Department instructed the Embassy to remind Argentine officials of previous discussions concerning the FAA and to seek assurances that the Argentine Government would avoid use of Argentine vessels in the Cuba trade. No evidence that the cable was sent has been found. Attached at Tab C is telegram 6267 from Caracas, July 9, and attached at Tab D is telegram 5684 from Mexico, July 6. Hill’s conversation with Nixon is summarized in Document 17. In telegram 5146 from Buenos Aires, July 14, the Embassy reported that the Argentine Government planned to charter foreign ships to handle its trade with Cuba. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D740187–0781) In telegram 152021 to Buenos Aires, July 13, the Department stated that it was satisfied with the steps taken to avoid the shipment of goods to and from Cuba in Argentine vessels and that aid to Argentina could therefore continue. (Ibid., [no film number])
21. Telegram 6737 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State
Summary: The Embassy provided an analysis of U.S.-Argentine relations after Juan Perón’s death and concluded that Argentina’s policies toward the United States would likely be marked by continuity rather than change.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D740249–0512. Confidential. Repeated to Brasília. The Embassy’s follow-up analysis of Vignes’s and Gelbard’s roles in the making of Argentina’s foreign policy has not been found. In telegram 206240 to Buenos Aires, September 19, Bowdler informed Hill that this telegram had been “of great use to Department and White House end-users.” (Ibid., D740262–0675)
22. Memorandum of Conversation
Summary: President Ford, Secretary Kissinger, and Foreign Minister Vignes discussed Cuba policy, U.S. trade legislation, the selection of a new OAS Secretary General, and the situation in Argentina.
Source: Ford Library, National Security Adviser, Memoranda of Conversations, Box 6, September 21, 1974, Ford, Kissinger, Argentine Foreign Minister Alberto Vignes. Top Secret; Nodis. The meeting was held in the Oval Office. Handwritten notations modify the first part of the second sentence of the third paragraph so that it reads: “The hope had been to let the Cuban situation mature until the meeting [the Buenos Aires meeting of Western Hemisphere Foreign Ministers] in March 1975.” Sent to Scowcroft under a covering memorandum from Low describing it as “a summary of the Vignes conversation written in very general terms and with only elliptical references to subjects like Cuba.” The full memorandum of conversation is also attached to Low’s memorandum; during their discussion, Ford, Kissinger, and Vignes agreed to work together to postpone OAS action on Cuba until after U.S. elections in November and to coordinate a common approach thereafter. A memorandum of conversation of a September 21 meeting in which Kissinger briefed Ford in advance of this meeting with Vignes is in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. E–11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico, Cuba, and the Caribbean, 1973–1976, Document 23.
23. Memorandum of Conversation
Summary: Kissinger and Vignes discussed trade issues, Cuba policy, the upcoming meeting of Western Hemisphere Foreign Ministers in Quito, and the election of a new OAS Secretary General.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of Henry Kissinger, Entry 5403, Lot 91D414, Box 21, Classified External Memoranda of Conversation, May–November 1974. Secret; Nodis. Brackets are in the original. The meeting was held in the Secretary’s suite in the Hotel Excelsior. Kissinger and Vignes were in Rome for the World Food Conference. In telegram 7708 from Buenos Aires, October 18, the Embassy reported that Vignes wanted close coordination with the United States to insure a successful meeting of Foreign Ministers in Buenos Aires in March 1975 and that Vignes hoped to meet with Kissinger in Rome during the World Food Conference. (Ibid., Central Foreign Policy File, D740297–0608) In telegram 236746 to Buenos Aires, October 26, the Department responded that it hoped that Kissinger and Vignes would be able to agree on the format and agenda of the MFM when they saw each other in Rome. (Ibid., D740306–1028) In telegram 7964 from Buenos Aires, October 30, the Embassy reported on an October 29 meeting between Bowdler and Vignes during which preparations for the Quito and Buenos Aires MFMs were discussed. (Ibid., D740310–0292)
24. Interagency Intelligence Memorandum DCI/NIO No. 2721–74
Summary: The memorandum concluded that there were no serious threats to Isabel Perón’s leadership and that U.S.-Argentine relations would probably improve as Argentina revised nationalistic economic measures that discriminated against foreign investment.
Source: Central Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Council, Job 79R01099A: O/DDI Intelligence Publication Files (1965–1975), Box 20, Folder 7: IIM: Argentina: Prospects Over the Next Several Months. Secret; [handling restriction not declassified].
25. Memorandum of Conversation
Summary: Secretary Kissinger and Ambassador Orfila discussed the 1974 U.S. Trade Act, the postponement of the Buenos Aires MFM, and a planned trip by Kissinger to Latin America.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P820117–0538. Confidential; Exdis. Drafted by Ortiz. Approved in S on January 24. A copy was sent to the White House. The meeting was held in the Secretary’s office. A summary of the conversation was sent to Buenos Aires in telegram 17008, January 24. (Ibid., P850086–2146) In telegram 23922 to Buenos Aires, February 2, the Department transmitted a letter in which Kissinger informed Vignes that developments in the Middle East made it impossible for him to visit Latin America in mid-February. (Ibid., D750038–0252)
26. Interagency Intelligence Memorandum DCI/NIO No. 671–75
Summary: The memorandum concluded that while President Perón did not face an immediate threat, it was unlikely her regime would last through the end of 1975. Despite possible friction due to the 1974 Trade Act and increased terrorism, prospects for harmonious U.S.-Argentine relations appeared good.
Source: Central Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Council, Job 79R01042: Policy Files (1974–1976), Box 4, IIM Argentina: Prospects Over the Next Several Months. Secret; [handling restriction not declassified]. This memorandum updates Memorandum DCI/NIO No. 2721–74 of December 10, 1974, published as Document 24.
27. Memorandum of Conversation
Summary: Kissinger and Vignes discussed sanctions against Cuba, financial assistance, housing investment guarantees, selection of the OAS Secretary General, civil aviation, the Malvinas (Falklands) Islands, Argentina’s creditworthiness, and Argentine-Chilean relations.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P820125–0187. Confidential; Nodis. Drafted by Bartch and approved in S on October 29. The meeting took place in the James Madison Room at the Department. A summary was sent to Buenos Aires in telegram 115928, May 18. (Ibid., D750174–1209) On May 2, Rogers and Vignes agreed that a special conference should be set up to adopt a resolution providing for freedom of action regarding Cuban sanctions. (Memorandum of conversation, May 3; ibid., P820125–0139) The referenced exchange of correspondence on Cuba is in telegrams 93365 and 106096 to Buenos Aires, April 23 and May 7, and in telegram 3026 from Buenos Aires, May 1. (Ibid., P850056–1648, P850059–1528, and P850081–1937) In a May 8 memorandum to Rogers, Bartch listed follow-up actions to be taken as a result of Kissinger’s May 8 meeting with Vignes. (Ibid., ARA/ECA Files: Lot 78D56, POL 15–3 ForMin Vignes, 1975)
28. Telegram 6087 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State
Summary: Hill analyzed the political situation in Argentina in the wake of a recent military crisis.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D750313–0944. Secret. Repeated to Brasília, La Paz, Montevideo, Santiago, Asunción, USCINCSO for POLAD, and DIA. In telegram 5736 from Buenos Aires, August 27, the Embassy reported that Perón had defied the will of the Armed Forces by refusing the resignation of Army CINC General Numa Laplane. (Ibid., D750295–0966) On August 28, the Army forced Perón to accept the resignation and replace Numa Laplane with Videla, ending the crisis. (Telegrams 5781 and 5820 from Buenos Aires, August 28 and 29; ibid., D750298–0433 and D750299–1087) On September 13, Luder became provisional President in order to allow Perón to recover from an illness. (Telegram 6147 from Buenos Aires, September 12; ibid., D750316–0939) On October 16, Perón resumed office as President. (Telegram 6749 from Buenos Aires, October 9; ibid., D750351–0473)
29. Memorandum of Conversation
Summary: In a meeting with Foreign Minister Robledo, Kissinger stated that U.S. policy toward Latin America would focus increasingly on relations with Argentina and a small number of other key countries rather than on the region as a whole.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, P820125–0019. Confidential; Nodis. Drafted by Bartch and approved in S on October 21. The meeting was held at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. In Kissinger and Robledo’s previous meeting in New York, September 23, Kissinger stated that he was coming to believe that the United States should “pay particular attention to two or three key countries [in Latin America] and be generally helpful to the others.” Robledo proposed setting up informal working groups in Argentina and the United States to study the possibility of establishing economic, cultural, and technological exchanges. The Foreign Minister also stated that the Argentine Government was planning to place greater emphasis on measures to fight subversion. (Telegram Secto 13024 from USUN, September 23; ibid., D750331–0908)
30. Telegram 8179 From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State
Summary: Hill stated that the United States should maintain a low profile in Argentina because of the political uncertainty that the country was experiencing. The Ambassador added that the U.S. Government should take care not to give the impression that it did not consider Argentina to be one of the key countries in Latin America.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D750436–1166. Secret; Immediate; Exdis. The Embassy sent its submission for the Country Analysis and Strategy Paper (CASP) for Argentina in airgram A–223, October 28. (Ibid., P750165–2294) In telegram 282526 to all American Republic diplomatic posts, December 1, Rogers asked Ambassadors in the region to suggest actions that the United States might take to improve relations with the nations of the hemisphere. (Ibid., D750417–0263)