Telex C316/24 [Reports on Michelini’s return from his participation in the Russell Tribunal in Europe and the refusal of the Argentine authorities to allow his permanent residence]

Telex C-316/24, dated 3 June 1974 (Clear and Ciphered), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), reporting on Zelmar Michelini’s return to Argentina after participating in the sessions of the Bertrand Russell Tribunal in Europe. It also notes that Mr. Michelini had requested proof of nationality from the Uruguayan Consulate in order to apply for permanent residency.

Note H7/1974 (637) [Report on the “Cruzada de los 33” (Landing of the 33 Patriots) event in Buenos Aires, attended by former Senator Enrique Erro, who delivered a speech]

Note H7/1974 (637), dated 3 May 1974, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco, enclosing a photocopy of a text reporting on an event held on 19 April at the Argentine Boxing Federation, called the “Commemoration of the Landing of the Thirty-Three Patriots.” The text provides details about the event, including the attendance of former Senator Enrique Erro, and transcribes passages from the speech he delivered.

Telex A-113 [Reports on the detention of Uruguayan nationals Viana, Barboza, and Dutra in Buenos Aires, who were identified as “Tupamaro militants” by the Federal Police]

Telex A-113, dated 23 February 1974 (Clear), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), transcribing an official press statement from the Buenos Aires Federal Police. It reports the arrest of Uruguayan citizens Antonio Viana Acosta, Estela Ángela Barboza, and Eduardo Dutra Soria, identified as “Tupamaro members”, at the property at No.82 Anchorena Street.

Telex C233/18G [Reports that the Uruguayan Military Justice has requested the capture of former legislator Héctor Gutiérrez Ruiz, who is presumed to be in Argentina]

Telex C-233/18G, dated 11 September 1973 (Clear and Ciphered), sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES). It reports that the Military Justice has requested the arrest of former legislator Héctor Gutiérrez Ruiz and that he is presumed to be in Argentine territory. It further states that this case falls under the instructions set out in Telex C-222/21G.

Note C/973/1230 [Report on consular action: Michelini is notified of the official orders from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to issue him any new documents]

Note C/973/1230, dated 7 September 1973, from the Consular Section of the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina, to the Ambassador. It reports that Mr. Zelmar Michelini was informed by telephone of the decision of the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The note transcribes the conversation held with Mr. Michelini, informing him that the request to issue his documentation was not authorised.

Telex C222/21G [Instructions from the Foreign Ministry on Uruguayans in Argentina. Assistance is to be denied to Erro and Michelini, and other legislative and political cases are to be consulted]

Telex C-222/21G, dated 5 September 1973 (Clear and Ciphered), sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES), transmitting instructions on how to proceed with Uruguayan citizens in Argentina. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs instructs that no services of the Embassy or Consulates are to be provided to Enrique Erro, as there is an arrest warrant against him. Should he attempt to enter, the public security forces are to be called upon to secure his expulsion.

Telex C227/6P [The Embassy in Argentina is instructed to inform Michelini, if he inquires, that no new documents will be issued]

Telex C-227/6P, dated 6 September 1973 (Clear and Ciphered), sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES), in response to the query transmitted in Telex C-481. It instructs that, should the interested party (Mr. Michelini) visit the Consular Section of the Embassy, he must be informed that they lack the authorisation to issue new documentation.

Telex C-481/25 [Consular inquiry to the Foreign Ministry on how to notify Michelini that authorisation to issue new documentation has been denied]

Telex C-481/25, dated 6 September 1973 (Clear and Ciphered), sent from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), transmits a query from the Consular Section of the Embassy regarding whether, in the event of a further request from Mr. Michelini, he should be informed that the request to issue him new documentation has been denied, or that the Consulate has not yet received authorisation to proceed.

Telex C-465/5 [Communication to Uruguayan Foreign Minister Dr Juan Carlos Blanco: Erro and Michelini recognised as provisional asylum-seekers by the Argentine Foreign Ministry]

Telex C-465/5, dated 30 August 1973 (Clear and Ciphered), sent from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), reporting that after repeated efforts to ascertain the status of Mr Erro and Mr Michelini, the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs verbally confirmed that they are provisional asylees. It states that written confirmation is pending.

Telex C-460/3 [Urgent request for instructions as to how to respond to the passport renewal submitted by Zelmar Michelini at the Consular Section of the Embassy]

Telex C-460/3, dated 28 August 1973 (Clear and Ciphered), sent from the Uruguayan Embassy in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), reporting that on 26 August Mr Zelmar Michelini had visited the Consular Section of the Embassy to request the renewal of his passport (issued on 3 April 1968). The Embassy requests “urgent instructions” to be conveyed to the Consular Section.

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