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Volume #19 - 1106.

CHAPTER XII

LATIN AMERICA

PART 2

RELATIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL COUNTRIES

SECTION B

COLUMBIA: RECOGNITION OF GOVERNMENT

1106.

 DEA/3456-40

Ambassador in Colombia to Secretary of State for External Affairs

TELEGRAM 24

IMMEDIATE

 Bogotá, June 14th, 1953

General Rojas, Commander-in-Chief, assumed Presidency at 22 hours Saturday without firing a shot. Surprise Coup d'État said to have forestalled the move by right wing conservatives and seems to rejoice moderate elements of all parties. Ospina9 supporting Coup d'État. Liberal press announces era of hope. New President says armed forces to rule pending the restoration of constitution necessary for genuine democratic elections, render homage to Colombians in Korea and proclaim the respect of all International Agreements. Bogotá absolutely calm except enthusiastic crowds that acclaim Rojas and Ospina and country reported peaceful. Former President Gomez reported home under guard and his newspaper failed to appear Sunday. Please advise.


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Mariano Ospina Pérez, l'un des chefs du Parti conservateur de la Colombie. Mariano Ospina Pérez, one of leaders of Conservative Party of Colombia.


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