Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Guatemala

258. Telegram From Operation PBSUCCESS Headquarters in Florida to the Mission Broadcasting Station¹

[place not declassified], June 29, 1954, 1359Z.

4510. Command msg for Cadick.

1. Junta taken over by Col. Monzon, believed friendly, who desires Calligeris to indicate soonest his cease-fire hour and Monzon will issue official cease-fire same time.

2. Also Calligeris to indicate what hour he willing to meet Monzon in DTFROGS to discuss terms.

3. Advise soonest of above meanwhile use your best efforts to hold position, suspend attack and specifically order all A/C keep away from Adam until authorized. Use A/C only for recon over Zacapa complex.

4. Comply soonest. Avoid needless bloodshed.

1. Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Job 79–01025A, Box 6, Folder 7. Secret; Operational Immediate; RYBAT; PBSUCCESS. Repeated to the Director of Central Intelligence and Station Chiefs in Guatemala and [place not declassified].