Telex P122

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

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

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.

Nota 511/79-1271

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Telex C106/21

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.

Nota H3-1/978 (2699)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 C367/24

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)

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

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.

Note H3-2/1976 (957)

Note H3-2/1976 (957), dated 28 May 1976, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco. It reports on the complex situation of Uruguayan citizens in Buenos Aires, referring to arbitrary detentions carried out by “security officers”.

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 / 3 pages.

Note 2-976 (403)

Note 2-976 (403), dated 27 May 1976, from the Consulate of Uruguay in Buenos Aires to the Head of the Consular Section of the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina, informing on the situation of several Uruguayan citizens who had been disappeared or abducted. The note details the cases reported to the Consulate.

Note H3-2/1976 (913)

Note H3-2/1976 (913), dated 26 May 1976, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco. It reports on the actions taken by the Embassy, its Consular Section, and the District Consulate in Buenos Aires in relation to the abduction and death of Zelmar Michelini and Héctor Gutiérrez Ruíz. The Embassy also refers to the discovery of the bodies of Rosario del Carmen Barredo de Schroeder and William Whitelaw Blanco.

Telex C288/19

Telex C-288/19, dated 25 April 1975 (Clear and Ciphered), from the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA). The Embassy transcribes a message dated 23 April, received from the Argentine Minister of Defense, Adolfo Mario Savino, concerning various denied attempts by Zelmar Michelini to obtain residency alongside his requests to leave the country.

Note H12-4/1975 (493)

Note H12-4/1975 (493), dated 7 April 1975, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco, in response to Telex C-108/3P. It transmits information gathered from the Argentine National Directorate of Migration, the United States Embassy in Argentina, and the Federal Police’s Head of Foreign Affairs, regarding the reported trip of Zelmar Michelini to the United States.

Telex C108/3P

Telex C-108/3P, dated 4 April 1975 (Clear and Ciphered), from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACIA) to the Embassy of Uruguay in Argentina (URUBAIRES), urgently requesting information on Zelmar Michelini’s trip to the United States.

Note H12-4/1975 (460)

Note H12-4/1975 (460), dated 3 April 1975, from the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco, reporting on a meeting held with the Head of the Federal Police Foreign Affairs Department. The note provides details on the information transmitted regarding the detention of Enrique Erro, his upcoming transfer to Villa Devoto Prison, as well as various interventions by his associates and Argentine politicians in response to his situation.

Telex A596

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 C316/8P

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Note Verbale H12-1/1973 (2105)

Note Verbale H12-1/1973 (2105), dated 21 August 1973, sent from the Uruguayan Embassy in the Republic of Argentina to the Directorate-General of Policy of the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, seeking information on the status of Uruguayan citizens Zelmar Michelini and Enrique Erro in order to confirm whether they are political asylees. If so, it further requests the dates of the resolutions granting them political asylum in Argentine territory.

Note A6-1/972 (1310)

Note A6-1/972 (1310), dated 14 June 1972, sent from the Uruguayan Embassy in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr José A. Mora Otero, reporting information gathered by the Argentine Government which would demonstrate the existing connections between the Tupamaros movement of Uruguay and Argentine terrorist groups, as well as those from other countries on the continent.

Nota 001/77 Conf. [Withdrawal of the appointments of Fons and Gavazzo to posts in the United States]

Confidential Note 001/77, dated 21 January 1977, sent from the Embassy of Uruguay in the United States (URUWASHI) to the State Department of the United States, expressing the withdrawal of the proposed appointments of Colonel Fons and Major Gavazzo to positions to be held in that country.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in the United States / Series: Confidential Notes / Year 1977 / Box 7 / Folder 5.

Télex C265 y C266 [Meetings requested by Wilson Ferreira Aldunate with U.S. government authorities]

Telex (Transcription) C265 and C266, dated 12 December 1975, sent from the Embassy of Uruguay in the United States (URUWASHI) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACY) reporting on the meetings that Senator Wilson Ferreira Aldunate had requested with government authorities.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in the United States / Series: Ciphered Telex Received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Year 1975 / Box 52 / Folder 4.

Telex A 120 [Embassy in Chile reports on the coverage of the kidnapping and the appearance of Anatole and Victoria Julien]

Telex A 120, dated 1 August 1979, sent from the Uruguayan Embassy in Chile (URUSANTI) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIPLOMACY) informing the dissemination of an allegation regarding the abduction and subsequent re-appearance in the city of Valparaíso of the children Anatole and “Lucía” Victoria Julien Grisonas.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Chile / Series: Telex / Year 1979 / Box 19 / Folder 9.

Note N° 74/1972 [Embassy in Chile requests the designation of a military official in light of the arrival of Uruguayans engaged in seditious activities]

Note N° 74/1972, dated 26 January 1972, sent from the Uruguayan Embassy in Chile to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr José A. Mora Otero, expressing the need to appoint Military, Naval, and Air Attachés before the Government of Chile, considering the arrival in that country of Uruguayan citizens involved in subversive activities.

Location: Department of the Historical and Diplomatic Archive – Section: Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Chile / Series: Confidential Documents / Year 1972 / Box 77 / Folder 9.

Memorandum "conduct to be undertaken in the context of 'the Venezuela case' " [Kidnapping of Elena Quinteros]

Memorandum, dated 2 July 1976, regarding the conduct to be undertaken in the context of “the Venezuela case” – the possible actions to be implemented and the analysis of the repercussions that each of them could imply for Uruguay from an international relations perspective. This document relates to the abduction of the Uruguayan citizen Elena Quinteros from the grounds of the Venezuelan Embassy in Montevideo on June 28, 1976.

There is a more legible copy of this document, although it is missing a page.

Memorandum "conduct to be undertaken in the context of 'the Venezuela case' " [Kidnapping of Elena Quinteros]

Memorandum, dated 2 July 1976, regarding the conduct to be undertaken in the context of “the Venezuela case” – the possible actions to be implemented and the analysis of the repercussions that each of them could imply for Uruguay from an international relations perspective. This document relates to the abduction of the Uruguayan citizen Elena Quinteros from the grounds of the Venezuelan Embassy in Montevideo on June 28, 1976.

The document is missing its final page, which can be seen in another copy of the document.

Telex C299/24 [On Uruguayans in Argentina and how to proceed with wanted Uruguayans]

Telex C299/24, dated 2 June 1976, sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (“Diplomacy”) to the Uruguayan Embassy in the Republic of Argentina with reference to the actions undertaken by that Diplomatic Mission and its Consular Section in offering consular assistance to Uruguayan citizens. Furthermore, instructions are given on how to proceed with the case of Uruguayans wanted by national authorities, by providing their transfer to the Republic.

Memo N° 87/6/VII/979 [Extension of Jorge Tróccoli’s passport for his stay at ESMA]

Memo N° 87/6/VII/979, dated 6 July 1979, submitted by the Navy Attaché of the Uruguayan Embassy in the Republic of Argentina to the Uruguayan Ambassador of said Diplomatic Mission, sending the military passport of Navy Lieutenant (CG) Jorge Tróccoli to process the visa extension due to his stay in Argentina. It moreover reports the forwarding of the certificate of stay issued by the Naval Mechanics School (ESMA), where the Navy Lieutenant is currently serving.

Note H12/1975 (1827) [Cancellation of the passports of Ferreira Aldunate, Michelini, and Gutiérrez Ruiz]

Note H12/1975 (1827), dated 25 November 1975, sent from the Uruguayan Embassy in the Republic of Argentina to the Consular Offices, forwarding the directives received notifying the cancellation of the passports of Uruguayan citizens Wilson Ferreira Aldunate, Zelmar Michelini and Héctor Gutiérrez Ruíz. It moreover requests the transmission of that information to the Federal Police, the Migration Directorate, and other Consular Offices in the Republic in Argentina.

Télex C299/24 [Request for instructions to Juan Carlos Blanco regarding exiles in Argentina]

Telex C299/24, dated 28 June 1973, sent from the Uruguayan Embassy in the Republic of Argentina to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Juan Carlos Blanco, requesting directives on how to proceed when Uruguayan citizens, who have been granted political asylum from the Argentine government, come to the Uruguayan Consular offices in Argentina, as well as regarding citizens who are wanted in Uruguay.