“or Charles ere convinced that Charles has no ghoies but to : 4% - carry out a coup with or without feretim help, and that his chances of success.. ***. toe good because several of? Duvalier’s now appointees to key positions are- 73395,4 friends of Cherles; also, thet Charles must”
“very sick man with no further political aspirations. 9. Close friends of Charles are convinced that Charles has no choice but to - carry out a coup with or without foreign help, end that his chances of 0000se ■ . are good because several of Duvalior’s new appointees to key po”
“eventuality of chaos, we are afraid - that communist influence e and - even control of the aituation by forces - based in Cuba and other countries, will make it much more difficult to , > cope with within the context of our national security. It is, therefore, : imperative, i”
“14-00 7 *-5 - ♦ ; % It would be childish, however, to formulate an opinion only on the basis of the mentioned facts, although on the surface, they appear - F , logical enough to confirm these conclusions. ’ , : , - I am convenced in my own mind, that when some politicia”
“0000 -5- ! It would be childish, however, to formulate an opinion only on the e basis of the mentioned facts, although on the surface, they appear i logical enough to confirm these conclusions. X am convenced in my own mind, that when some politicians close to ' Duvalie”
“INFORMATION WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO OFFICIALS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. 1. ALTHOUGH NO SPECIFIC DATE HAS BEEN GIVEN FOR THE ACTION, COL. OCTAVE C AY A R D, COMMANDER OF THE COAST GUARD, GEN.j GERARD C N STANT, CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES, AND COL. GRACIA JA”
“(fu),a close friend, has replaced Capt. Harry Tassy in the Presidential Guard, he (Charles) now has an access to arms :.‘ *, and ammunition in the basement of the Palace and is in a position to carry out a coup against President Francois Duvalier "in the near future." Althoug”
“ts TDCS DB-315/01965-67 PAGE 3 OF3 PAGES .S-E-C-R-E-T/NO FOREIGN DISSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEM folosst ostion) (disarm controls) ACCEPTABLE TO THE HAITIAN COALITION IN THE UNITED STATES. FOR THEIR 4 - - EFFORTS, CHARLES HAS PROMISED THE SANSARICOS "IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT POST”
“working together and will join forces in order to get rid of Duvalier, they probably will start fighting ., between themselves once this objective is obtained, p 2. Colonel Jacques Laroche is the military’s primary contender for pover, ". and undoubtedly he will be the one to”
“in the spirit " of the Alliance for Progress. Having traveled extensively, he is fully aware of the tragic state of stagnation in which his country is in. He deeply wishes to see Haiti make some progress in the fields of human dignity, education, technology and above all, Fre”
“it should to bring about the downfall of Duvalier and that the U.S. is even supporting the regime intentionally or unintentionally by not en-. %‘couraging or allowing the opposition to organize'itself;-} 6. The interpretation of the above classes which are at loss to under- s”
“be carried out "within the next few months" to save Haiti from: : economic and political chaos. Charles, and especially his military friends, - feel that 1967 in the year or decision. . .: q: 2. Although Col. Plarr.Louin (mzn),2 hemmander of the Dessalines Barracks, . . .. wa”
“♦ -8- not he go ahead and make it, you may ask? His reply is that should / he make it, what assurances does he have that his action will satisfy. the U.S. As X stated before, Mr. Charles feels that without United i States backing, no government can possibly exist in Haiti e”
“decide on joint action in the eventuality of chaos, we are afraid.i , that communist influence and even control of the situation by forces — . - based in Cuba and other countries, will make it much more difficult to cope with within the context of our national security. It is,”
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“sincerely believes in the spirit 3 of the Alliance for Progress. Having traveled extensively, he is fully Evare of the tragic state of stagnation in which his country ia in. He .1. 'deeply wishes to see Haiti make some progress in the fields of human 'dignity, education, tec”
“A IN-, 00388. TOCSDB-315/02404-67 PAGE 3 OF 4 PAGES • S-E-C-R-E-T 1 NO FOREIGN DISSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEM (olasifteation) (dtssem controls) OF A NUMBER Or GOvAhAMENI MONOPOLIES. DUVALIER| ARRANGED THIS FOR HIS OWN PURPOSES. HE NEEDED TO HAVE A BANK TO RECEIVE NON-FISCAL DEPOS”
“her. 23. SECRET - 2- U.S. Government for his com interests. 4. At the present time, fairly reliable reports have been received that certain officials of the Haitian Army are trying to form a lasts to take power in the event Devalier died. Boas sabers ox tiil's junta are”
“’•-8- not he go ahead and make it, you may ask? His reply io that should . he make it, what assurances does he have that his action will satisfy . / the U.S. As I stated before, Xr. Charles feels that without United ■ States backing, no government can possibly exist in Haiti”
“to bring about the downfall of Duvalier and that the U.S. iso T even supporting the regime intentionally or unintentionally by not en couraging or allowing the opposition to organize itself;I 4I* 6. The interpretation of the above classes which are at a loss to under- - stand ”
“EEEXXR*EXEX*X***EX**yxxExEaaterazzcolonels have stated that if they succeed ----- in establishing s beechhead in Haiti with the arms and men zazkmxkkyxixx r who currently support them, Duvalier wll leave the untry within 24 hours. - 4. Reportedly Rolando Msaferrer had acked rep”
“In addition to the Const Guard ships, Charles would have the use of Vilnire’s converted 10, which normally plies the waters between Jamaica and Fort-au-Prince carrying flour, fuel oil, etc. Vilairu is convinced that Charles has no choice but to carry out thecoup with, or with”
“and programs to the people and therefore be elected the next - / ; president of Haiti. In opinion, Mr. Charles is not asking too much. -Should the United States consent to his request in the form mentioned 'above, X feel that the Haitian situation, long sore note in the U.S. s”
“numerous attempts to. elicit support from several U.S. Government agencies for his plot € against the Duvalier Government. - .R0 „:..- : - - -2. No reason was given for Charles’ belief that it would be in the best: , interest of the U.S. to support his scheme to overthrow Duv”
“discussed his grievances against Duvalier and the plot he claimed to be instigating to overthrow Duvalier and replace him as President of Haiti. Charles stated that the group . Supporting his efforts consisted primarily of soldiers, a few militiamen, some professional men, pr”
“HY-419-67 Page 2 5. Veriquin, who was in charge of the TIN in the Pationville section of Port-au-Prince, was dismissed by Duvalier because the president suspected him of oiding with the Dominique clique. Dominique, an Asay officer and son-in-law of Duvalier, was offered a m”
“support from several U.S. Government agencies for his plot - R7 against the Duvalier Government. : - , - • \ : 2. No reason was given for Charles’ belief that it would be in the best N “interest of the U.S. to support his scheme to overthrow Duvalier... However, he may be refe”
“Haiti, and, that with the additional backing of forcibly retired anti-Duvelier army officers, intellectuals, journel- lots end businessmen, he in in a position to become the head of a provisional i 3 government alter Duvalier is removed. 14e believes the span between now and ”
“IN 00388 TDCSDB-315/02404-67 PAGE 2 OF % PAGES • S-E-C-R-E-T NO FOREIGN DISSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEM felassigention) (dlesem controls) . LEARNED THE LESSONS OF HAITIAN HISTORY. PRESIDENT ESTIME 4 AND PRESIDENT PAUL MAGLOIRE WERE OVETHROWN BY THEIR CLOSE ASSOCIATES. DUVALIER HI”
“hopes that the now, incorporated, Tongue Commerciale d’Eaiti, will help attract such activity to Haiti and in therefore permitting Charles to proceed. 9. /Collector’s Eoto: 00-B-321/12106-68 described possible reorganisation in tha Taition Goveranont. T13 reorganization, cpo”
“therefore be elected the next "president of Haiti. In my opinion, Mr. Charles is not asking too much.‘ Should the United States consent to his request in the form mentioned above, I feel that the Haitian situation, long sore note in the U.S. - % hemispheric relations, could be ”
“Charles and his military and civilian friends plan to: set up a provisional junta and get rid of the "enemies of Haiti," that is, Duvalier and his supporters. : After the consolidation of power in the v hands of the junta, Charles plans to run for President and is convinced t”
“to the t ink of total economic colagse."- 2. Chaz _es said that he has rifles and hand grenades hieder "acmeyhere in . Haiti" art that through his goon friontl. olonel Octave Cayard,9 communes: . of the Hatian Coast Cuard, three Iaitin boats, which carry cannore ,* will be ”
“Comerciale d’Haiti, will Lalp attract such activity to Haiti and is therefore permitting Charles to proceed. ' . - . v ,• 9. /Collector’s Note: 00-B-321/12105-68 described a possible reorganization 1a the Haitian government. This reorganization, sponsored by Davalier, would ”
“-4- radically leftist oriented Government. If allowed time, Divalier may well succeed to turn the country into a new communist satellite and work out some agreements with communist countries. Here again, we should not fail to mention the new exchange of diplomatic representa”
“•- TDCS DB-315/02061-67 .PAGE 7 OF 7 PAGES % • S-E-C-R-E-T/NO FOREIGN DISSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEM (elsssi cation) (disssm controls) 6. CHARLES CLAIMS THAT THE FOLLOWERS OF THE LATE CLEMENT JUMELLE, A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 1957, ARE AMONG HIS 4 L SUPPORTERS, AS WELL AS T”
“have a better V ■ ’ - chance of taking power., ar, - . "3 5- an - 4. There is little chance that Fwyalfor will step down tronpower volun- Sprre - tarily because of his pride. However, in this respect his family,. particularly Mrs. Duvalier, has constantly encouraged him to gi”
“approved. Mr. McCone said he has some reservations about the quality of any possible replacements for Duvalier, but agreed that it is necessary to take some action in order to prevent Haiti eventually going very far to the left. Colonel King, in support of the paper’s recomme”
“his efforts to be mainly 2\ • ' directed not to solve the errors of the past, but to provide a better & digel present and future for those who want to live in Haiti.e 0Me The task, if and when he' succeeds to gain power, will not be an easy |s V.|one. I am sure, however, that M”
“both groups extend to people who were considered the most fanatic supporters of Duvalier himself. The fact is that none of the remaining 1 .so-called strong men of Duvalier in the militia, the Tonton Macoutea or the Army know for sure how the president feels towards them and a”
“-4- % radically leftist oriented Government. If allowed time, Duvalier may well succeed to turn the country into new communist satellite and work 9 out some agreements with communist countries. Here again, ve should not fail to mention the new exchange of diplomatic represe”
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“o WX-h19-67: 15 May 1967 Case 47,540 (reopened) • . i SUBJECT: New Developments in Plans of Haitian Bonner, Cleuard Jonech 1 Charles, to Overthrow the Duvalier Government' 1. On 11 to 67, Lmond Vilaire, a Baltina rational, who operates• 352 ton monverted LC as a cargo shi”
“S-E-C-R-E-T2 NO FOREIGN DISSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEM -2- CSDB-312/01428-67 h. Charles has stated that should he become President of Haiti, he would .. pursue a pro-U.S. policy, eliminating the Duvalierists and the Communists and establishing a "liberal democratic" regime.: 5. ”
“is ready to execute his long-planned scheme to seize power with his military and civilian friends in Port-au-Prince, with or without the help of the U.S. Government. If he fails in his efforts to obtain U.S. support for his plan, Charles still intends to go ahead with the plo”
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“)000 *. * , : 2o J ‘) 067 NyC « The following is no humble appraisal of the political situation now prevailing in Haiti. - As 1 repeatedly stat:d to anyone who may have asked Lie, my motie / vations are purely patriotic while I am also moved by a sincere doslre to see E”
“. - ar-419-6 .S Pogo 8 / 5. Veriquin, who was in charge of the rut in the Pationville section or Port-au-Prince, MO dismissed Duvalier because the President suspected him DE billing with Dadnique clique. oninique. Army officer ion-inelas of Duvalier, th offered • military :”
“both within and on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince. These people to be differentiated with the rural peasants, live in abject poverty with no established means of subsistence, and represent the most volatile and .2 1 t dangerona political force to be watched closely in the ev”