Telex A187P, dated 6 November 1973 (Clear), from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile (URUSANTI), requesting information on whether the Uruguayan citizens who had taken refuge in the Argentine Embassy in Chile have left Chilean territory.

Location: Department of Historical–Diplomatic Archives – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Chile / Series: Telegrams Received / Year 1973 / Box 17 / Folder 14 / 1 page.

Verbal Note, unnumbered, dated 2 October 1973, from the United Nations — by representatives of ECLAC, UNDP, and UNHCR — reporting on the joint measures taken to provide humanitarian aid and protection to refugees in Chile. Attached is a chronological summary of the main measures adopted by the three organisations in this regard.

Location: Department of Historical–Diplomatic Archives – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Chile / Series: Miscellaneous - Chile / Year 1973 / Box 32 / Folder 12 / 6 pages.

Telex A87, dated 26 September 1973 (Clear), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile (URUSANTI) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA). The Embassy reports on the number of Uruguayan citizens granted asylum (112) in various embassies (Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela). It states that lists will be sent, via diplomatic bag, containing the names of Uruguayan citizens under investigation, those granted asylum in various embassies, and wanted individuals who have appeared at the Consulate, along with copies of complaints filed.

Telex A84, dated 22 September 1973 (Clear), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile (URUSANTI) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA). It reports a response received from the Chilean Foreign Ministry stating that a total of 33 Uruguayans have been detained. The Embassy adds that, according to relatives, there may be 12 additional detainees who have not yet been confirmed. The Embassy will continue to request further information.

Telex A76, dated 18 September 1973 (Clear), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile (URUSANTI) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA). The Embassy reports on a communiqué issued by the Military Junta concerning the situation of foreign nationals, responding to panic among foreign communities in Chile—including Uruguayans—caused by previous statements and actions by the authorities. The Embassy further informs that, in agreement with the Military Attaché, it is seeking a solution to the problems raised by Uruguayan citizens without a criminal record in Uruguay or Chile.

Note No. 115, dated 2 February 1973, from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile to the Consulate of Uruguay in Santiago de Chile. The note forwards a list of individuals wanted by the Joint Forces for belonging to seditious movements operating in Uruguay. The Embassy also transmits instructions from the Directorate-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding a copy of the “Arrest Warrants List”, in order to report on any cases of individuals who may have moved abroad.

Telex UY827, dated 10 October 1979 (Clear and Ciphered), from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES), transmitting Circular CT24/26 G. The Ministry requests that the Embassy provide a list of Uruguayans living in Argentina with “records of engaging in activities against our country.”

Location: Department of Historical–Diplomatic Archives – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina / Series: Laws, Decrees, Resolutions, Circulars / Year 1979 / Confidential Documents Box 3 / Folder H9 / 2 pages.

Telex C384/14, dated 12 September 1979 (Clear and Ciphered), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), reporting on a press note that mentions the arrival of a group of Uruguayan citizens seeking to meet with the Executive Secretary of the OAS’ Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, Dr. Vargas Carreño. The purpose of the meeting is reportedly to denounce the disappearance of Uruguayan citizens in the Republic of Argentina.

Diplomatic Circular No.18, dated 14 August 1979, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Argentina, addressed to accredited diplomatic missions in Argentina - Buenos Aires, reiterating the request made in Circular No. 27, dated 12 July 1976.
The circular requests an updated inventory of weapons and ammunition held by each mission, along with a list of all personnel assigned to security-related roles.
A Pass Protocol is attached for the attention of the Military, Naval, and Air Attachés.

Statement by Wilson Ferreira Aldunate before the Subcommittee on International Organisations of the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, dated 17 June 1976, in which he denounces the authoritarian turn in Uruguay.