862.20235/1–1747: Airgram

The Chargé in Argentina ( O’Donoghue ) to the Secretary of State

secret

A–73. Reference Embdes 1557, December 27, 194610 and previous correspondence regarding deportation German agents.

Foreign Office press release of January 14 states that more of German agents whose deportation has been decreed, have been arrested.

Foreign Ministry orally and confidentially advised me January 16 that six of these agents are in custody. Their identity not known to Embassy. Minister stated that further transportation arrangements will be made for these deportees as soon as the number in custody totals about 12 to 15.

O’Donoghue
  1. Not printed.