Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970–December 31, 1972
126. Intelligence Note Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Summary: This Intelligence Note, titled “Chile: Quest for the Unreachable,” examined Allende’s ongoing two-week trip to Mexico, the UN, the USSR, and Cuba and argued that the purpose was contradictory. On the one hand, Allende wanted to [Page 659] reaffirm his credentials as a revolutionary; on the other, he hoped the Western nations would tolerate, even financially support, his revolution.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 CHILE. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. Drafted by Jorgenson; cleared by Summ; and released by Mark.
127. Paper Prepared in the Department of State
Summary: This paper, titled “Chile Strategy,” examined the overall policies of Allende and the implementation of those programs to date. It argued that U.S. policy should remain static and emphasize the need for appropriate compensation for expropriated U.S. property in the upcoming bilateral negotiations with Chilean officials. The Department also hoped to rally maximum international criticism of Chile’s economic policies.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 776, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, Vol. VII. Secret. The paper was drafted on December 1, but no drafters are indicated. Eliot sent this paper to Kissinger under cover of a December 2 memorandum.