Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The American Republics, Volume VIII

832.00/5–1047: Telegram

The Ambassador in Brazil (Pawley) to the Secretary of State

confidential

Rio de Janeiro, May 10, 1947—1 p.m.

558. Embtel 552, May 8, 1947.⁵ Following official communication to Minister Justice⁶ by President Superior Tribunal of Tribunal’s decision cancel registration Communist Party, Minister Justice ordered stoppage all functions as political party throughout nation. Yesterday police closed all cells and committees in federal district. Police reported to have orders proceed in strict accordance law. No disturbances any kind reported from any part Brazil.

Pawley

5. Not printed.
6. Benedito Costa Neto.