[SANITIZED]LATIN AMERICA REVIEW 27 JANUARY 1984 - 1984/01/27

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: Argentina Declassification Project - The "Dirty War" (1976-83)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06628034
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 18
• Document Creation Date: April 3, 2019
• Document Release Date: April 12, 2019
• Publication Date: January 27, 1984

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Argentina's Neighbors; Mixed Reaction to Alfonsin's Election
Quick-starting President Raul Alfonsin's promises to promote
democracy and human rights in South America have heartened
many civilian politicians but have heightened concerns among
leaders of the authoritarian military regimes in neighboring states.
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Argentina's Neighbors:
Reacting to Alfonsin's Election
Quick-starting President Raul Alfonsin's promises to
promote democracy anu human rights in South
America have heartened many civilian politicians but
have heightened concerns among leaders of the
authoritarian military regimes in Brazil, Chile,
Uruguay, and Paraguay. The strength of Alfonsin's
electoral mandate, together with his swift moves
against the armed forces and the unions, have
impressed neighboring politicians who are looking to
him for financial aid, moral support, and safehaven.
Leaders of the military regimes, on the other hand,
are wary. They are concerned about a demonstration
effect in their own countries, appear more determined
to control civilian transitions, and have taken steps to
try to limit Alfonsin's impact. At least initially,
however, he seems to be backing away from openly
supporting any dissidents. By thus tempering his
campaign pledges, he probably hopes to avoid
jeopardizing what he believes are more important
policy objectives. Nevertheless, over time he may be
driven by domestic concerns into more open support
for opposition groups in neighboring countries.
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Early Contacts With Opposition Groups
Alfonsin's strong antimilitary sentiments and his
support for human rights and democratic government
have made him a natural ally of like-minded
politicians throughout South America, especially in
neighboring Uruguay and Paraguay. During the
presidential campaign last year, for example, Alfonsin
met several times with Uruguayan opposition groups
in an effort to bolster their movement. He also has
strung personal ties to the large Paraguayan exile
community in Buenos Aires, which,
provided his campaign with money
and volunteers. Furthermore, the Argentine President
appointed as mayor of Buenos Aires a staunch
defender of Paraguay's most important political
opposition group.
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Alfonsin's contacts with Chilean and Brazilian groups
generally postdate his election on 30 October.
the
new President met with Chilean Christian Democrats
in late November. He is said to have told them he
supported their cause and would keep relations with
the Pinochet regime correct but cool. Alfonsin also
assured them he would try to increase international
pressure on the Chilean military to speed up the
transition to civilian rule
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contacts with Brazilian politicians began in mid-
November when he met briefly with a small
delegation of left-of-center congressmen and
academics.
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including outspoken regime opponents�received
personal invitations to his inauguration in December.
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