141. Telegram From the Embassy in Argentina to the Department of State1
1251. Embassy approached yesterday by Frondizi representative inviting staff member to meet with Frondizi. In ensuing conversation last night Frondizi indicated desire work closely with US, considered Embassy should know his views and expressed desire frank and informal discussions regarding any matters of mutual interest.
(Today Vice President-Elect Gomez invited me to discuss matters of interest next Wednesday continuing conversations reported Embassy despatch 826, December 10, 1957.)2
Frondizi said expects appoint personal representative to visit US purpose ascertaining attitude private business and financial circles toward Argentina, identification problems and assessment best means encouraging investment in Argentina. Interested obtaining advice persons to see in business and financial circles as well as government.
Upon return of such representative would discuss problems with Minister Finance following which expects dispatch second mission to US. Unclear whether present intention is persuade provisional government send such mission prior May 1 or send his own mission after that date.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.35/2–2653. Secret.↩
- Despatch 826 transmitted a summary of Timberlake’s discussions with Gómez on the following subjects: petroleum; inflation; economic relations with the United States; international commitments; the provisional government; Peronism; Communism; Argentine psychology and pride; and the Communist advantage. (ibid., 735.00/12–1057)↩