Telex P122, dated 17 June 1976, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the United States, transcribing a news cable with statements from Wilson Ferreira Aldunate on the political situation in Uruguay and the number of political prisoners.

Location: Department of Historical–Diplomatic Archives – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in the United States / Series: Wilson Ferreira Aldunate / Year 1976 / Box 113 / Folder 28 / 1 page.

Note 728/4/76, dated 11 June 1976, from the Consulate General in New York, to the Embassy of Uruguay in the United States. It forwards notes from the District Consulate of the Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, enclosing press clippings related to the kidnapping of Uruguayan citizens exiled in Argentina.

Note 287/76, dated 17 March 1976, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the United States, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Juan Carlos Blanco. Attached is a Memorandum evaluating the campaign by Amnesty International and suggesting actions to counteract its effects.

Note 511/79-1271, dated 16 October 1979, from the Ambassador of Uruguay in Brazil – Gen. (Ret.) Eduardo Zubía, to the Consuls General of the Republic in Brazil. The Ambassador forwards Circular C24/26G, requesting the Consuls to provide a list of Uruguayans residing in their jurisdictions who are involved in activities against Uruguay.

Note 4/79-0105, dated 1 February 1979, from the Ambassador of Uruguay in Brazil – Gen. (Ret.) Eduardo Zubía, to the Air, Military, and Naval Attachés assigned to the Embassy. The Ambassador reports on a meeting held by the Consul General of the Republic in Brazil, Hamlet Goncalvez, with Police Delegate, Dr. Fuques, who provided information on the arrival of Uruguayans from Europe with fake passports, as well as links to the ETA terrorist movement.

Note 4/78-1154, dated 1 December 1978, from the Ambassador of Uruguay in Brazil – Gen. (Ret.) Eduardo Zubía, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adolfo Folle Martínez. Attached is Confidential Report No. 1050/978 from the Consulate General of Uruguay in Porto Alegre, concerning the disappearance of citizens Universindo Rodríguez and Lilián Celiberti.

Location: Department of Historical–Diplomatic Archives – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Brazil / Series: Confidential Notes Sent / Year 1979 / Box 14 / Folder 3 / 6 pages.

Note 4/78-0011, dated 5 January 1978, from the Ambassador of Uruguay in Brazil – General (Ret.) Eduardo Zubía, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adolfo Folle Martínez. Attached is Confidential Circular Note No. 94 DCN/700 (846) from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, requesting the reciprocal application of Article 36 of the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. This request arose from the detention of the Brazilian journalist Flavio Tavarez in Uruguay.

Note A-580/79, dated 10 August 1979, from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adolfo Folle Martínez. The Embassy reports a visit by Julio Zaffaroni and his wife, who came to file a complaint against the disappearance of their son and his family in Buenos Aires in 1976. They also stated that they had travelled to Chile to search for their granddaughter, Mariana Zaffaroni, after learning of statements by Anatole Julien Grisonas, a child who recently appeared in Valparaíso.

Note A-547/79, dated 2 August 1979, from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adolfo Folle Martínez. It reports on the press coverage when the organisation “Clamor” announced the kidnapping of the children Anatole and Eva Lucía Julien Grisonas and their subsequent appearance in the city of Valparaíso.

Verbal Note D-497/76, dated 12 August 1976, from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile, to the Special Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, requesting overflight and landing permission for a Uruguayan Air Force plane. Attached is an application form detailing the date and flight details.

Note No. X-351/76, dated 27 May 1976, from the Embassy of Uruguay in Chile to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco. The Embassy transcribes a communication sent by the Embassy of Argentina in Chile regarding the death of former Uruguayan legislators, Zelmar Michelini and Héctor Gutiérrez Ruíz.

Location: Department of Historical–Diplomatic Archives – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Chile / Series: Related Correspondence / Year 1976 / Box 76 / Folder 1 / 1 page.

Telex, unnumbered, (Year 1975), transcribing a news wire from Prensa Latina about Uruguayan extremists based in Argentina.

Location: Department of Historical–Diplomatic Archives – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Chile / Series: Telegrams / Year 1975 / Box 17 / Folder 17 / 1 page.

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.

Telex C106/21, dated 15 March 1979 (Clear and Ciphered), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA), requesting instructions on how to proceed with search requests for citizens on the list of wanted individuals.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina / Series: Information on Individuals / Year 1979 / Confidential Documents Box 3 / Folder H3-2 / 2 pages.

Note H3-1/978 (2699), dated 18 December 1978, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adolfo Folle Martínez, enclosing copies of Official Notes No. 1360-978, 1366-978, and 1374-978 from the Consulate General. These notes provide information about Uruguayan citizens living in the Republic of Argentina and the percentage of subversive agents among them.

Circular 53/78, dated 5 December 1978, from the Directorate for Foreign Policy Affairs, addressed to Heads of Mission, attaching Press Release No. 1,401 from the Joint Forces’ Press Office.

Circular 50/78, dated 27 November 1978, from the Directorate for Foreign Policy Affairs, addressed to the Heads of Mission. Attached are Press Releases Nos. 1,398, 1,399, and 1,400 from the Joint Forces Press Office.
Press Release No. 1,400 reports on the detention of Universindo Rodríguez Díaz and Lilián Celiberti Rosas (together with her young children) while attempting to enter the country.

Note H3-2/978 (723), dated 21 April 1978, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Alejandro Rovira, forwarding a copy of Official Note No. 317-978 from the Consulate General. The note reports on the inquiries carried out by the District Consulate in Buenos Aires concerning the disappearance of the Zaffaroni–Islas family.

Circular 60AD, dated 29 December 1977, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES), transcribing Communiqué No. 1,379 from the Joint Forces Press Office. The communiqué reports on the indictment of Argentine citizens, who were members of the Montoneros group in Uruguay.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina / Series: Subversion / Year 1977 / Confidential Documents Box 2 / Folder H3-1 / 2 pages.

Circular 1AD, dated 2 January 1978, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Permanent Mission of the Republic to the United Nations – Geneva (URUGI), transcribing Communiqué No. 1,380 from the Joint Forces Press Office. It reports on the operation which led to the death of the Argentine Barry–Mata couple, members of the Montoneros group.

Location: Administrative Archive – Section: Directorate of Special Affairs – Department of Human Rights / Series: Press Releases – DINARP Box 11B / Folder A / 1 page.

Circular 57AD, dated 23 December 1977, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES). It transcribes Communiqué No. 1,378 issued by the Joint Forces’ Press Office, reporting on the dismantling of a cell belonging to the Marxist Montoneros Movement in Uruguay.
The note orders that said information should be used to respond to any petitions or protests which arise in support of those involved.

Note 1068/977, dated 30 September 1977, from the Consulate General of the Republic in Buenos Aires to the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina, forwarding records of the disappearance of the Julien Grisonas family. The note details the complaint filed by Mrs. María Angélica Cáceres de Julien concerning the disappearance of her son and his family.

Note 2/977 - 1193, dated 29 September, from the District Consulate of Uruguay in Buenos Aires to the Consul General of the Republic in Buenos Aires, forwarding information received from the Argentine Federal Police’s Search Division for Disappeared People regarding Mario Roger Julién Cáceres and his family. The note details Julién Cáceres’s criminal record and his links to the “Tupamaros” Movement.

Note 8-5/977(2111), dated 30 September, from the Uruguayan Ambassador in the Republic of Argentina to the Consul General of the Republic in Buenos Aires, acknowledging receipt of the note detailing the disappearance of the citizen Mario Roger Julien Cáceres. The note orders that no action be taken, on the grounds that his family is not of Uruguayan nationality.

Telex A107/B, dated 23 May 1977 (Clear), sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES), ordering an urgent enquiry into the whereabouts of Uruguayan citizen Andrés Humberto Bellizzi.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina / Series: Consulate General / Year 1977 / Box 4 / Folder B1 / 1 page.

Circular No. 25/76, dated 5 November 1976, issued by the Directorate for Foreign Policy Affairs. Attached is Special Press Release No. 22 from the Joint Forces, continuing to report on the activities of the political party, Partido Por la Victoria del Pueblo (Party for the Victory of the People; PVP).

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina / Series: Subversive Activities / Year 1976 / Box 1 / Folder A1-2-1 / 15 pages.

Circular No. 24/76, dated 29 October 1976, issued by the Directorate for Foreign Policy Affairs. Attached is Special Press Release No. 21 from the Joint Forces, detailing the activities of the political group Partido Por la Victoria del Pueblo (Party for the Victory of the People; PVP) and the operation in which several members were detained.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina / Series: Subversive Activities / Year 1976 / Box 2 / Folder A6-1 / 13 pages.

Telex C-367/24, dated 19 July 1976 (Clear), sent from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA). It reports enquiries made with police and military authorities regarding cases of detained Uruguayan citizens. The telex also details a query made by news agencies to this Embassy concerning the disappearance of thirty (30) Uruguayans.

Note No. 50-976(710), dated 23 June 1976, from the Consular Section of the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina, addressed to Ambassador Gustavo Magariños. It forwards Note 2-976-(482), dated 22 June 1976, from the Consulate, concerning a visit by the Nores Montedonico couple, who reported receiving phone calls regarding the situation of their daughter, María del Pilar Nores Montedonico.

Telex C218/14Z, dated 16 June 1976 (Clear), sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES). It transcribes a cable from the AFP news agency, sent from Paris, reporting the abduction of Gerardo Gatti in Buenos Aires, together with María del Pilar Montedonico.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina / Series: Security Matters – Information on Individuals / Year 1976 / Box 3 Confidential Documents / Folder H3-2 Part II / 1 page.