740.35112 RP/9–1545: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Braden) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:32 p.m.]
2188. I require urgently reply to mytel 1860, August 14, 8 [9] p.m. in which I recommended ACC (Allied Control Council) vesting of Axis external assets in Argentina. In absence of reply I cannot press for vesting of German assets by Argentine Government particularly as I prefer ACC vesting.
If Argentina prior to Rio Conference should vest all Axis spearhead firms and completely eliminate substantial number of the 56 firms now controlled by liquidating commission either by forced sale or liquidation, Argentina’s record of compliance with Mexico Resolution XVIII might favorably compare with other Latin American Republics and even perhaps with U.S. in view of data supplied in Deptel 1270, September 14, 5 p.m.47
As regards Argentine Safehaven decree, forms are now being printed for census Axis property with provision requiring completion by October 15.
- Not printed.↩