Serial 1896

P 230130Z FEB 79
FM CARACAS (89-4)
TO DIRECTOR (89-4286) PRIORITY
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CONFIDENTIAL
RYMUR

Rebutel February 17, 1979, and cartel February 20, 1979.

In response to request contained in referenced butel, the American Embassy at Georgetown has by tel responded as follows:

“In view of the fact that information requested reftel concerns living private Amcits covered by Privacy Act, Embassy feels that must have specific instruction from Secstate before approaching GOG [Government of Guyana]. Request that your headquarters coordinate request with Dept. of State.”

FBI requests to coordinate with Dept. of State.

C&E 6705, reason 1, DRD February 23, 2009.

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