Telex A-596, dated 9 October 1974 (Clear), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), in response to the message sent in Telex C-316. It reports that the information had already been provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Representative for Latin America. It further notes that, after enquiring with the police authorities, his whereabouts remain unknown.

Telex C-316/8P, dated 9 October 1974 (Clear and Ciphered), from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES), forwarding a cable received from the Uruguayan Delegation in Geneva. It reports on the visit of the UNHCR Legal Department’s Director, who expressed the agency’s concern over the disappearance of Uruguayan citizen Latronica in Buenos Aires, where he was staying as a transit refugee awaiting travel to the Federal Republic of Germany.

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), 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, 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 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, 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 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 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, 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.