835.6363/10–1045: Telegram
The Chargé in Argentina (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 10—7:05 p.m.]
2495. ReEmbtel 2331, September 27, 9 p.m.99 Position of frigoríficos daily becoming more critical and if any way possible believe 7000 tons fuel oil monthly should be made available outside established quotas and fuel oil-linseed agreement. This alone will assure continued operation frigorifícos in food procurement programs.
If satisfactory situation develops through displacement Perón, I feel strongly that some relief should promptly be afforded in existing fuel shortage to strengthen Government’s hand and prevent accusation by Perón supporters that situation has become worse under new regime. Since present fuel situation is directly affecting food exports to Europe only strong political reasons would justify withholding fuel. I feel however general relief must await clear improvement in political situation and this is not yet apparent.
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