GENERAL - POLITICAL ACTION, (DELETED) CONVERSATIONS. SPECIFIC - DEBRIEFINGS OF

Created: 3/29/1954

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PBOH i CHIEF, J

SUBJECT: olitical Action,Conversations.

ebriefings n re: r_ -3

REFs

X. The attached debriefings ofdictated by

hey are unchanged except for substitution of pertinent cryptonyms, editing for sentence structure, and occasional C ^Comment when indicated. The latter is clearly denoted as such.

LINCOLN is reminded that while C apparently haspersonal confidence and has obtained -trora information which is of no little importance to nd his followers, nevertheless, he has never beer,osition or been given the means whereby he canoncrete, effedtive control over C 3.

Messages of the typo1 are aopreciated since, when the pertinent substance is relayed C J, it unquestionably builds uo his moral but messages of the type9 coild well at this stage of the game sabotage the operation were the full contents and imnlications made known to

ji. As oreviouslv explained toC 3 at LINCOLN the morning of 18 are undertaking this operationense of pure

patriotism and both are ranifestly exposing themselves and their familiesreal and present danger inonclusion he

is being oouble-crossed or dealt with unfairly. Bothwere

reluctant to undertake the assignment and have several tiraes sincedesire to withdraw. They have been prevented from so withdrawingthe subterfuge of being prevailed upon to stand by "for another week"the situation will clarify. Mow longcan thusly

continue U> prevail over their patience and just fears cannot be

To

fi; are undertaking their responsibilities in

spite of their own better judgeaent and are motivated entirely by patriotism. They may insist on withdrawing from the operation.

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B. There is currently, no concrete, effective controland we wist rely on tho personal position

has achieved with him.

It is adamantly recommended asoonost possible date

onference be arranged at

To relieve the pressure and potential adverse reaction to which ^_ s exposed by the present situation; and

achieve thereby an elementary contractual control over

7. In answer to specific questions posed by the noted references, it has boon ascertained:

A. The method of contact has not yet

been ascertained due to the orasumed absence of romuatemala.

previously reported he holds both

anc

in high regard as military professionals, lie think'

should hold the office of Minister of Defense but that theof the military should be vestedUhepf,

for reasons previously reported, shuns official office.ara 3)

as not boen available for query rogardirrj the pur-

ported statements that heuperior position toia however manifest toeport could

well be inspired by either or both the following:

1. iS, who hopes thereby vo cecrcsse the stature of<- nd rally to himself more opposition forces and funds; and/or

2. The current Guatemalan regime, which hopes by thisdrive an irreconcilable

CAU.TGE'dS.

D. <- 3is notosition to evaluatenor haa

it the Headquarters resume of On the surface it

would only occur to us that ha bears&na

his family have not only

inJonn.iti.it. Jln.cn muVI inoicat* Otner than

atriotic G'iaV;raalai.orrioiii.ci .in ofe He

tlwr

i;>Unfc whiciipossibly be

Dcbriefinss olitch

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Debriefing of

In re:of Tuesday,th meeting)

1. Tho following accounting is rendered

given to Mm

to be passed on

to be used in the Departments ol'

San Marcos ana yuozaltenango.

toifferent people in the area which includes C

for aresand to enlarge the aechaniso forshipment; C

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Heonermall store

When c isited therearket day

the bbji icaediatoly closed his store and o Guatemalagaveo help

him out. This requires an operational expense of the typo which can not be avoided.

tobe used in Chuquimula to activate that area.

tcin Jutiapa for the same purpose.

spent in Jala0 of, which went toand

o

ver and abovendicated by tte aboveprovided byhis own funds. ow re-

quested will be used for the same purposes and similar accounting rendered.

2.reaction to our request for oetailed accounting was

philosophical and good natured. He said, however, he was rertindadartoon several years ago by Pill Ilauldin in which two rjen were depictedhell holeirective fron Headquarters reading that the General wanted them to report tlw number cf sardine tins opened the past month. ore serious vain he than statad several thousand of hla loyal people are already alerted and In action and orders,neccssavy to tho success of tho operation, have already been given tc kill certain key people Although heistaste for business of this sort of the resulting [xiriod of turmiol he can not decline to do what is necessary to rid his country of th* Coznunist plague. In order to accomplish this,lood must be spilled. He stated further Uwt lie has given us, without reservation.

all important and secret Information for the success of thiskey men, his means, and his organization. This has been given in Ho further stated that he consented tobecause

of tho integrity and loylaty of C. ho recommended the CInof terms. However, he cannot help butast time whenapproachedimilar mannerroup ofofficors who,

after obtaining his confidence, forwarded tho secret information given them tc the AfQEKZ Government in Guatemala. esult many loyla lives were lost and the natural suspicion arose in Guatemala that he could well have sold the information to ARSENZ himself. He siad his position in the event of betrayal would be untenantable.

3. They believe some direct contact with

igh level members should be mado, preferably outside of

^ ^whether or not it is denied this nan become aligned with

His top secret information and data have been made available to the C complete confidence has been obtained; and he has in good faith*channels to prepare for effective transportation of arms and Instructions have been issued for elimination of

key people in therganization. Itis felt direct contact necessary for the reason that if nothing is done with this men hethat he has been deceived and might use the confirmed meansetaliatory manner againatpossibly f_ he

importance ofeoting cannot be over-emphasized as relieving the pressure on d, possibly, on

li. iscussion of what he stood for and whom he can meetanyone who had received backing from the

O or had been known to receive funds from that sourcefail in the long nm in Guatemala even with superior arms If they are successful in forcing their way into power theybecause the Guatemalan people will reject such an alliance and artnership withever-

sion to tbe old order and atnosphere since it woulde-entry of the same predominating influence. eturn, en to to, is impossible.

emente was told the following several norths before he undertook the present cutitsby an Influcncial person who was thenstill Is very friendly with the Cl.

3 "For the sake of proper diplomatic policy on. Government uoon the installationon-CoanunistGuatemala which will be acceptable to the people of that country,very unfortunate tho United States Department of State finds itdance to the turw orregardless of whether this

tunc be correct or incorrect, bocauso both Cormunlsts andthr reat mistake that. has

oxpesod itself to this tated he wanted no ollinncc with

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or other foreign nationalistic parties. He is fighting

for his country only. Before accepting the first money he asked if an associated with

The next payment of funds will be utilized on the same basis as previous" payment. All names and details will be given.

Further comment ofIn comparing CALL!Git SIS andthought should be given to tho following. CALLIGZiflS has double-crossed

any times. Nevertheless, the onlyas madeis that, in spite of CAIXIGSHIS' previous peiformances,

ie willing to cooperate with him for the good of hisis kinder than that of GAL LI GE BIS who has from time to timederogatory statements about states any known

connection with the American Government or American business would only sabotage his movement if such association became publican CALLIGERIS havo at hoart tho real interest of disposing the current.Communist Government if he in any way attempts to impede the movement

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radio station,is believed to be workingrequency ofegacycles. Illness of the C nformer precluded expert advice so this information had to be obtainedar. notqualified.

Tho Guatemalan Government is excited abo-jl the results of Caracas and is expecting invasion or uprising at any moment,nightly foot patrols have been initiated at critical points or whs re over tho garrisons are not known to be politically reliable. One place guarded is the palmroofs in Zacapa.

an definitely determined larpc Quantities of arms can be

coved

ontact ofin Guotcinala, is

new in Sal Salvador and has in his possessionachine guns.

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