Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The American Republics, Volume XI

862.20233/11–1446

The Chargé in Uruguay (Sparks) to the Secretary of State

confidential

Montevideo, November 14, 1946—6 p.m.
[Received 7:08 p.m.]

556. Embassy’s despatch 7857 November 6.³⁴ I mentioned today to Foreign Minister release of Fuhrmann, et als, strong articles by Dr. Guani³⁵ and applicability of CPD³⁶ resolution 26, and inquired as to Govt’s position. Foreign Minister said he received news in Chile and had been annoyed by leniency of Uruguayan courts. He has not had opportunity since return to consider matter but plans to consult with Judge De Gregorio to determine what Uruguayan Govt can do.

Sparks

34. Not printed.
35. Alberto Guani, former Minister for Foreign Affairs.
36. Committee for Political Defense; for documentation, see pp. 76 ff.