Telegram from Stephen Low to the Embassy of Rio de Janeiro about the establishment of AI5
Initial production date
02/01/1969
Final production date
02/01/1969
Level in the general structure
Item
Dimension and support: Format
PDF
Dimension and support: Documentary type
Telegram
Producing entity
Embassy of the United States of America in Brasilia
Origin
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Scope and content
Telegram (Brasília, 1), dated January 2, 1969, signed by Stephen Low, presenting the changes observed in the country by the Embassy after the implementation of AI-5. In the document, US diplomacy details the strengthening of extremist groups within the Armed Forces and the improvement in the public image of the president. Finally, however, the telegram warns that the growth of 'hard-line' military personnel could put the autonomy of the presidency at risk.
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Original reference code
POL 15-Government Folder
Box 25
Classified Central Subject Files Series, 1961–1976 (P 72)
Collection Records of the Foreign Service Posts of the Department of State (RG 84)
NARA II, College Park
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