832.00/1092: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:31 p.m.]
160. Personal for the Under Secretary. Department’s telegram 74. I have just had a private confidential conversation with President [Page 315] Vargas who confirmed (my 158, November 13, 1 p.m.) the message sent me last night. He said that “it is laughable to think that the Germans, Italians or Japanese had any connection whatever with the recent movement; nor had Integralistas in any way. The new constitution is in no way Integralista or Nazi or Fascist and my Government has absolutely no connection with Rome, Berlin or Tokyo.” He went on at some length to explain to me the reasons for the recent coup d’état (along the lines set out by the Minister for Foreign Affairs in my telegram 147, November 10 but more in detail). He emphasized his desire for continuing the close and friendly relations which have existed between our two countries during these recent years.