MILITARY MOVEMENTS AGAINST THE PARAGUAYAN GOVERNMENT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP82-00457R004100530008-4
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• Original Classification: C
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• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 22, 2000
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: January 20, 1950
• Content Type: REPORT

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COUNTRY ParaguayjArgentim
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SUBJECT Military Movements against the Paraguayan
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1. The insistent rumors which have recently been circulating an subversive movements
directed against the Paraguayan goverment appear to be based cn the purported
formation of a pro-military movement for the installation of it military govern-
ment. The central figure in this movement is said to be Brigadier General
Alfredo Stroessner, Ccsnander of the First Artillery Regiment based at
Paraguari. other military sectors, both army and navy, would reportedly aid
this coup.
2. The movement is said to have the sympathy, if not the actual aid,. of the
Argentine government. This impression has been very strong in opposition
circles, where it is believed that within a short time a military government
will be set up under the auspices of President Peron.
3. Leaders of the current regime., however, do not foresee a military movement
at the present tiro Also, they do not believe that the Argentina government
has been working actively for the formation of a military government in
Paraguay.
L. A group of military men who were removed from their positions on 26 February
191t9 have given their support to another military movement headed by General
Raimundo Rolon.
5. the following facts as possible indications of Argentinats
invo vement in the military movement led by Stroesaner. Juan Queralto, leader
of the nationalist, pro-Peron Alianza Libertadora Nacionalista (AL!) of
Argentina, recently visited Asuncion and mot with Stroessner on at least two
occasions. One Ruda, whose brother is Director of the Argentina Military
College and who is said to be extremely well-informed on the Paraguayan
political situation, has also recently been in Asuncion. This was Ruda's
second visit to Paraguay within the past two months.
6. Ramon Ignacio Clavell, head of Argentine Amy Intelligence in Paraguay., has
expressed the belief that a military government: will be established in
Paraguay within the near future.