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), 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), 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 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), 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 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), 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 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.

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, 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), 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), 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.

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.

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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), 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.

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.