Marie denise duvalier biography of donald

394. Memorandum From the Chief disrespect the Western Hemisphere Division, Care of Operations, Central Intelligence Intervention (Phillips), to the Associate Depute Director of Operations, Central Brains Agency1

Washington, July 31, 1973.

SUBJECT

• Possible Waver in Haiti

REFERENCE

• Executive Secretariat Note Commenting on Haiti Article Entitled “Haiti: Fire Fuels Rumors” in 27 July 1973 Weekly Review

1.

Referenced article describes rumors of lawgiving changes being discussed by honourableness Haitian public.

2. To put that in context, the Haitian the population being affected by these rumors consists of the small full of officials, ex-officials and profession who, in the main, cooperate or tolerate the Duvalier regimen.

The masses do not accept part in politics and agricultural show no signs of being herculean or desirous of revolting aspect the regime.

3. Since the realize of Dr. Francois Duvalier, say publicly style of oppression has deviating. The control of the federation remains in the hands forfeited the Duvalier family. The President’s sister, Marie Denise Dominique give something the onceover strong-willed and aggressive (as compared to the weak-willed, slow-witted President) and is back in Country.

It is not so good that she will be without prompting to leave soon.

4. In total, the Duvaliers and their followers are still in control. Significance control may have been callused efficient lately, but the contemplated ministerial changes are planned in the same way an attempt to tighten digress control, not weaken it.

Class prospects for influencing changes in the vicinity of the better will not capability good until some real deliberative evolution takes place.

5. If class foregoing does not encompass rank problem Mr. Colby had take away mind or you care drop a line to discuss any aspect further, astonishment are available to do tolerable at Mr.

Colby’s or your convenience.