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| Identifier: | 04GUATEMALA962 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 04GUATEMALA962 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Guatemala |
| Created: | 2004-04-20 18:46:00 |
| Classification: | CONFIDENTIAL |
| Tags: | PREL PHUM GT |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
C O N F I D E N T I A L GUATEMALA 000962
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/19/2014
TAGS: PREL, PHUM, GT
SUBJECT: GUATEMALA TO VOTE AGAINST GITMO RESOLUTION
REF: A. SECSTATE 87283
B. SECSTATE 85231
Classified By: PolOff Robert Copley for reason 1.5 (b) and (d).
1. (C) The Ambassador discussed ref B points with Foreign
Minister Briz on April 16 and secured a commitment from Briz
to vote against Cuba's resolution. President Berger was
subsequently quoted in several newspapers stating that
Guatemala would "support human rights no matter who it
affects." Director General for Multilateral Affairs, Carla
Rodriguez told us on April 19 that the media had
misinterpreted Berger's remarks as supporting Cuba's
resolution.
2. (C) On April 19 the Ambassador followed up with a note
thanking Briz for his government's commitment to vote against
the resolution. On April 20, the Ambassador spoke again with
Briz who confirmed Guatemala's position against the
resolution.
HAMILTON
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