</s>APPROVED FOR RELEASE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14176 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AIRGRAM POL 2 GUAT RM/R REP FOR RM USE ONLY A-453 NEA EUR FE NEA C. 5 TO DEPARTment of State: HANDLING INDICATOR CenC INTO: BELIZE GIPON DEPT PASS: BOGOTA, GUATAMALA (2), MANAGUAY, MEXICO (4), PANAMA (2). SAN JOSE, 3 AID DEPT SAVALOS, BOGOTAS, FEGUCIGUACILAFE, OSD FOR USCINGSO (7), AIR FOR USAFOS) 2 RSA/HALL ARMY IN USAROS; MADILLA AFB FLA, FOR POLD CINCINSTRIKE; NAVY FOR 2 20 AGR FRD ARMY in USARO; MADILIA FAB. FOR POLAR CINCINCINSLINE! FROM DATE: June 15, 1968 INIT TAR BINEEKLY POLITICAL REVIEW DEPARTMEN OF REVEA: TR XMB REF INITIY CHAIRS (Changolat) (C.C.M.A.R.E.C.) C.DEFARTMENT OF C.C .. 3 XMB NAVY INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 3 20 5 3 3 3 2. 3. 3. 3 Guatemalan Press Reaction to Kennedy's Death (P(101-20) 6 Pass Miscillary 6 Internal Security 1. Guatemalan press reaction to Kennedy' s Death The assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy provided a two-stage re- action in the Guatemalan Press press. Robert P. a sincere outpouring of grief and sorrow over the Senator's death, and then once these initial feelings had passed, there followed a flurry of the editorial columns and turmoil in the United States, and calling for the U.S. to tend to send to

Summary  
The document details Guatemalan press reactions to Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination, noting an initial outpouring of grief followed by editorial criticism of U.S. policies. It also outlines political and security developments in Guatemala during June 1968, including legislative actions, diplomatic assignments, and internal security incidents. The Judicial Organization Law (June 11) aimed to reform the judicial system for efficiency. Political figures like Emilio Arenales were discussed as potential UN representatives, while Congress prepared for its 1968–69 session amid factional disputes. Security reports noted violence linked to insurgents or security forces clashes, with a notable incident involving the death of Police Chief Felipe Antonio Bauquix and his driver in Zone 1 on June 9. The document also mentions the lifting of restrictions on LIFE magazine distribution and diplomatic reassignments, including Col. Maximiliano Pedera Martinez moving to Panama. A comment section notes relative peace since March 28 due to government measures but warns of potential escalation from militant groups.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (assassinated)  
- Emilio Arenales Catalán (Minister of Foreign Affairs, considered for UN leadership)  
- Juan José Arvalo (former Guatemalan president, invited to return)  
- Felipe Antonio Bauquix (deceased Police Chief)  
- Maximiliano Pedera Martinez (military official reassigned to Panama)  

Key Locations  
- Guatemala City (capital, site of security incidents)  
- Zone 1 (area of bomb/gunfight incident)  
- San Pedro Pina, Jalapa Department  
- Union, Zacapa Department  
- Los Amates, Izabal Department  
- Chocoyoguerto, San Cristobal Verapara  

Key Events  
- Guatemalan press reaction to RFK’s assassination (June 1968)  
- Passage of Judicial Organization Law (June 11)  
- Diplomatic reassignments and UN political developments  
- Security force clashes in Zone 1 (June 9)  
- Lifting of LIFE magazine distribution ban  
- Congressional session preparations for 1968–69  

Key Organizations  
- Guatemalan Congress  
- National Police (Second Corps)  
- Judicial Police Squad (San Juan Garcia Gomes)  
- United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)  
- U.S. Embassy in Guatemala  
- Security forces (including clandestine elements)

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