Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The American Republics, Volume V

825.20/167

The Ambassador in Chile (Bowers) to the Secretary of State

No. 6713

Santiago, June 9, 1943.
[Received June 22.]

Sir: With reference to my strictly confidential despatch No. 6644 of June 3, 1943, I have the honor to enclose a copy of a further report, dated May 26, 1943, of the Military Attaché⁵⁷ on the subject of discrimination against pro-United States and pro-Ally officers in the Chilean Army.

The Military Attaché states that during recent months transfers of officers have placed men who are considered to be anti-United States and pro-German in command of most of the regiments constituting the Santiago garrison.

Respectfully yours,

Claude G. Bowers

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