[SANITIZED]NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN JUNE 27, 1975 - 1975/06/27

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: Argentina Declassification Project - The "Dirty War" (1976-83)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06628175
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: April 3, 2019
• Document Release Date: April 12, 2019
• Publication Date: June 27, 1975

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National Intelligence Bulletin
June 27, 1975
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ARGENTINA: Montonero leader
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National Intelligence Bulletin June 27, 1975
ARGENTINA
A leader of the leftist Montoneros has expressed considerable optimism for the
future prospects of his organization, The
Montonero leader claims the recent economic uncertainty has provoked
dissatisfaction that the group hopes to exploit. Recent wage increases agreed to by
the government, however, may help to resolve labor discontent, and the organization
may not be able to obtain the additional popular support it would like.
The alleged $60 million paid the group for the release of the Born brothers,
who were kidnaped last September by the terrorists, has undoubtedly enhanced the
organization's prestige among the disgruntled populace. More important, however,
the Montoneros now have funds with which to finance their terrorist operations.
The Montoneros probably will not provoke an open confrontation with the
government until they believe they can do so effectively. Present indications are that
the group will continue to organize its cadre covertly and work behind the political
scene at all levels of government to achieve its desired goals.
The Montoneros reportedly believe that by the end of the year they will have
as much popular support as the government. When this is achieved, they plan to
conduct anti-government demonstrations and to gain more active support from the
people, some of whom are already showing signs of disaffection for the present
government.
The guerrilla organization is also beginning to discuss strategy for the 1977
presidential elections. It envisions using the Autentico Party, which is being
organized nationally, as the Montoneros' political vehicle. The group's immediate
goal may be to achieve a leftist coalition government. It is doubtful, however, that
the militar would allow such a oall
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