NOTE TO DCI FROM A/NIO/LA -RE WIDESPREAD LAND SEIZURES IN MEXICO

Created: 5/28/1976

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NOTE TO: DCI FRCM: IO/LA

1. It is true that there have been widespread land seizures in Mexico, but there is no evidence to show that these are "officially tolerated-" Thisemographic phenomenon caused by the rapidly increasing population. During Echevarria's tenure0he population of Mexico increased fromillion toillionmost of them in rural areas.

2. While Echevarria is attempting to establish himselfeader of the Third World, there is no evidence to show that he is Coimunist-inspired or advised.