NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN DECEMBER 19, 1975[SANITIZED] - 1975/12/19

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: Argentina Declassification Project - The "Dirty War" (1976-83)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 02993562
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 20
• Document Creation Date: April 3, 2019
• Document Release Date: April 12, 2019
• Publication Date: December 19, 1975

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National Intelligence Bulletin
December 19, 1975
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ARGENTINA: Air force commander in chvef
ousted by rebellious officers
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ARGENTINA
A rebellion yesterday by air force officers has reportedly resulted in the
replacement of the air force commander in chief, General Fautario. He has been
succeeded by General Orlando Ramon Agosti, reportedly a staunch anti-Peronist.
The officers, led by General Orlando Cappellini, seized Fautario and others and
held them for several hours. The rebellious officers said their action was motivated
by dissatisfaction over recent "arbitrary" promotions and transfers. Fautario has
never been particularly popular among his subordinates; moreover, some who
considered him too pro-Peronist may have thought this an ideal opportunity to join
in an effort against him.
Cappellini's move was probably part of a running feud he had had with his
commander. Fautario reportedly had learned that Cappellini was involved in coup
plotting and tried to force him to retire or accept an undesirable overseas
assignment.
In an effort to justify and gain support for their effort, the rebellious officers
issued communiques urging other military services to join them in seeking a "new
Christian morality" instead of a discredited national leadership. We have seen no sign
that navy or army officers responded in any way.
The rebellious officers apparently planned their move to coincide with the
absence from the country of the army commander in chief, General Videle, who is
said to oppose a military move against the government at this time. They hoped that
with Videla gone, they could persuade the other services to back�or at least not
oppose�their effort.
If the new commander is indeed anti-Peronist, his accession may speed the day
when the three armed services can agree on a means to oust the discredited regime.
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