POST-MORTEM ON NIE 89-58: THE VENEZUELAN SITUATION AND PROSPECTS, DATED 9 SEPTEMBER 1958

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• Publication Date: September 10, 1958
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IAC-D-57/107
10 September 1958
Post-Mortem on NIE 89-58:
The Venezuelan Situation and Prospects,
dated 9 September 1958
1. Findings
Sufficient information was available to identify the main factors
in the Venezuelan situation and the general lines of possible develop-
ment, although more detailed information on some matters would have
been desirable. The developing situation will bear close watching,
with particular reference to:
1. The identity and political attitudes of key personalities
in the armed forces; the loyalties of the rank-and-file;
the likelihood of a military coup in various contingencies.
2. The solidarity of the political parties under the principle
of "national unity"; their attitudes toward each other,
particularly toward Accion Democratica and the PCV:
conflicts among them over the selection of a presi-
dential candidate and a coalition cabinet, or in the
course of the congressional elections.
3. Relative party strengths and influence shown in the
reorganization of the labor unions.
4. The extent of Communist infiltration and influence in
the major political parties, organized labor, student
groups, the government, the armed forces, etc.
II. Action
Members of the IAC are requested to take such action as they
deem, appropriate to ensure timely receipt of the indicated information.
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