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148. Memorandum for the Record

A personality evaluation of Castillo Armas, where he's described as an "undistinguished" Lt. Col. whose “heroic” escape from prison was arranged entirely. Also, "He is a firmly stubborn man who in the face of indisputable evidence is prone to maintain his own point of view. The manner in which he defends his own decisions is interesting. Personal experience has shown that Calligeris will yield readily on general points and appear to be most willing to conciliate, promising that changes as suggested will be carried out. However, his execution of the details of any agreement will be as he sees fit."

 

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27. Memorandum of Conversations, Department of State, Washington, April 28–29, 1955

Memo giving rundown of current situation in Guatemala: Castillo Armas is making decisions on his own, there's Conservative opposition to Castillo Armas, status of American investments, including that of UFCo. Also proposes budget aid for Guatemala.

 

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Memorandum With Assessment of Ydigoras Fuentes

This CIA memorandum meant for the Office of the General Counsel describes Castillo Armas’ replacement, President Ydigoras, as a “moody, almost shizophrenic, individual”…

 
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