Telegram about the post-presidential transition context in Brazil
Initial production date
31/05/1967
Final production date
31/05/1967
Level in the general structure
Item
Dimension and support: Format
PDF
Dimension and support: Documentary type
Telegram
Producing entity
United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
Origin
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Scope and content
Unsigned telegram (SC 3202A), dated May 31, 1967, which addresses the post-presidential transition period in Brazil and its possible consequences for US interests. The author mentions conversations with Arthur da Costa e Silva, ambassadors, ministers, commanders, among others, highlighting the optimistic but apprehensive climate regarding the new president. The author expresses concern regarding Costa e Silva's more independent political stance towards the US and concludes by reinforcing the need for closer relations between the US and the Brazilian Armed Forces, as the parties have common interests.
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Original reference code
Folder: DEF 7 Visits
Box: 12
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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