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3.3(b)(1), 3.3(b)(6)
COSTA RICA
11 December 1948
1. The following extensive local security measures are now under
way as a result of the capture of La Cruz and Santa Rosa by Calderonista
counter-revolutionary forces on the night of 10 December 1948.
8. With exception of San Jose, all Costa Rican airports
are being blocked.
b. The former Army of Liberation 1s being mobilized and
reorganized to include experienced officer personnel
of Caribbean Legion.
C. As fast 8,8 they can be located, the known Communists and
Calderonistas are being arrested.
d. Pending organization of censorship, outgoing cable traffic
NARA
has been cancelled.
e. Arrangements are being made for the utilization of
private and commercial aircraft now in San Jose.
2. Loyal Government information indicates that the immediate object
of the attack is control of Quanacaste Province with land attacks coordinated
with small water-borne invasions from the Atlantic aide. The Foreign
Minister directly accused Somoza of aiding the invader in a public speech
this morning. No attacks or disturbances reported as yet in the Southern
or Pacific zones.
3. Anti-Somora revolutionary forces here, including the Caribbean
Legion, have not yet made any plans for independent action but are aware
of their opportunity and are discussing same.
3.3(b)(1), 3.3(b)(6)
R. H. HILLENKOETTER
REAR ADMIRAL. USN
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
05136
PART
SECRET
Authority B.HST Date 00/14/2014
NARA
PMH
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