CABLE TO DIRECTOR FROM GUATEMALA RE GUATEMALA 1954 COUP

Created: 3/28/1954

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10 COMMANDING OFFICERS CAPITAL ARMY GARRISON AND GUARDIA CIVIL RECEIVED ORAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM PALACE THAT POSSIBLE INVASION EXPECTED DURING NEXTAYS AND TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.

LERT STATUS HERE IMPLIES RESTRICTION HIGHER RANKING OFFICERS TO QUARTERS.

5. TIGHTENING INTERNAL SECURITY ORDERED CAPITAL GARRISONS. SENTRIES INCREASED. NO STREET BARRICADES. AUTOMATIC WEAPONS MOUNTED.

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