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Falklands: BIS Buenos Aires telegram 68A to FCO (1027Z) ("Press Summary") [morning papers headline sinking of HMS Sheffield; Rouco suggests this is a good moment for a massive peace offensive; general impression that conflict about even, close to solution, time on Argentina's side] [declassified Jun 2017]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: DEFE24/2294 f181
Editorial comments:

Telegram dated 5 May but transmitted via UKE Berne on 6 May.

BIS = British Interests Section, in lieu of diplomatic representation. BISBA operated in Buenos Aires under the protection of the Swiss Embassy.

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Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 1p
Themes: Media, Defence (Falklands)