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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL

July 30, 1980
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MEMORANDUM FOR: ZBIGNIEW BRZEZINSKI

FROM: LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN (Pastor)

SUBJECT: Evening Report (U)

Bolivia/Argentina. The Bolivian Junta la trying desperately to convey an appearance
of normality In La Paz; but It la falling. Resistance by mlnerB, curfews, shortages,
and the omnipresence of the military make It impossible. Resentment of the
Argentine presence and involvement is also increasing. The evidence is pretty
clearly that Argentina's 30-man military advisory mission in Bolivia planned and
directed the coup, and is now directing the repression. Argentina is also considering
a $200 million credit (in the form of higher prices for Bolivian gas). Even the
Brazilians have been surprised by the Argentine involvement. The Argentine Charge
informed the State Department that the cancellation of Bawdier's .visit was a serious
setback.in. US-Argentine.relations. They deserve more of the same. (S)

Peruvian Inauguration. Despite the fact that there were nearly 10 heads of state
at the Peruvian inauguration, Bawdier informs me that Mrs. Carter was the focus
of attention, with Belaunde making special gestures of friendship and appreciation
to her during his addresses and at all of the occasions. I spoke to Mrs. Carter
at some length, and she was pleased with her discussions with all of the heads of sr v
who were there. She was pleased with the extent to which the Venezuelans were
playing a large role in the Caribbean and Central America, and encouraged the
Colombians to do the same. Bawdier will go down to see Turbay to discuss this in
greater detail in a couple of weeks. By the sounds of her readout, she clearly did
an excellent Job conveying our policies and persuading the various heads of state of
the President's deep interests in a wide range of Latin American problems. (C)
Cuban Sugar Sales to Japan. In response to indications that Cuba will seek to
double its current annual sugar saleB to Japan (300,000 tons worth $200 million)
in connection with an upcoming Trade Mission, our Embassy in Tokyo has discretely
approached the GOJ and urged that the Japanese consider alternate sources such as
Brazil for additional supplies. Japanese officials told us they believed current
negotiations between Japanese companies and the Cubans over a contract to replace
the current five-year pact were stymied. The Japanese preferred a three-year
deal at present levels while the Cubans sought a five-year deal with considerably
higher annual sales. It was not known whether agreement would be reached. (S)
Press Contacts. None (U)

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