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ee ee “ef the Basque citizen. Mr. IRAEA outlined methods whereby the “Basques could Aafiltrate into the various Commmist organizations throughout Latin Amerioa. He stated that the Basques considered Mexico as the head of the Communist . movement in Latin America; that Colombia will follow Mexico in importance ~<~--: in the near future and that Cuba, Argentina and Chile are good territory for -- 7 Communist activities. Mr. IRALA is of the opinion that this particular work would be handled with increasing enthusisen by the Basques in Latin America, The results of the work of the various ‘Basque agents a are ofmo _'\ interest to the Basque delegation in New York City other than the desire that they work efficiently and obtain good results. | osever,Mn.-zzibs-hes-eekeds . Sotivities-witi thy Gommuniste-in-Letin He-states this is due to _ the fact that the efforts of the Commuilsts to” over the Iberian Penlasuls, ~are 0 ped wy the Baaques sho are the Comunists most hated ensuies An <1 “Mr. IRALA stated that the special emphasis placed by the Basques relative to Communism does not preclude the Basque representatives in Latin Averica from assisting the Buresu's representatives on eny other type of subversive activity wherever possible. He stated by way of illustration that in most of the Latin American countries where there are Spanish ministers, there are Basques 1 ean obtain information from the offices of these Bpenish ministers. . Mr. IRALA turned over to Jerome Doyle a list of the Basque repre- = sentatives in the various Latin American countries. This list is being held in the Kew York SIS office pending the decision of the Bureau with respect - to working with the Basques in Zatin America. If the Bureau decides to enter into close cooperation with the Basques, Mr. IRALA will furnish Mr, Doyle with background information relative to each of these representatives. The substance of conversations between Mr. ae end Mr. TRALA was outlined telephonically by Mr. Doyle to Superviso: at the Seat of ) 5 ¢, Goverment. . $ Very truly yours, En OF