Telegram from Harold M. Midkiff to Rio Embassy addressing source reports on elections
Initial production date
27/04/1966
Final production date
27/04/1966
Level in the general structure
Item
Dimension and support: Format
PDF
Dimension and support: Documentary type
Telegram
Producing entity
Consulate General of the United States in Salvador
Origin
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Scope and content
Telegram (Salvador 57) sent by Harold M. Midkiff to the Rio Embassy on April 27, 1966. It deals with reports made by a source supposedly close to Congressman João Mendes. The source addresses alleged vote buying by Castelo Branco to ensure the election of Bilac Pinto; the support of the military for Costa e Silva's candidacy; Mendes' expectation of being nominated for the Ministry of Justice, among others.
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Original reference code
Folder: POL 14
Box: 11
Series: Classified Central Subject Files, 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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