817.00/6418: Telegram

The Chargé in Nicaragua ( Hanna ) to the Secretary of State

243. Supplementing my telegram 241, October 1, 2 p.m. Ortega Diaz, editor of La Prensa, was arrested today. His paper has published a number of bitter attacks on President Moncada in connection with the recent arrests, one of which was over his signature. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has just told me that Diaz’s arrest was not because of these articles but because of his connection with the alleged plot to assassinate President Moncada, The Minister for Foreign Affairs also told me that he understands some of the prisoners are to be deported and the remainder set at liberty if further investigation does not warrant their trial. Detailed report being forwarded in despatch number 1176 by air mail today.40

Hanna
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