John Peurifoy “incensed” by Arbenz resignation speech of Sunday June 27 1954

John Peurifoy “incensed” by Arbenz resignation speech of Sunday June 27 1954

Then, Diaz takes over as President of Guatemala. USA Ambassador to Guatemala John Peurifoy asks Diaz to execute 25 communists.  Later, Diaz releases political prisoners, including communists.  Then, USA Ambasador to Guatemala John Emil Peurifoy cables the operation center in Opa-locka, Florida, USA with the message “we have been double crossed”, “Bomb!”.