Alleged Navy Involvement in Disappearance of Naval Officer
The document discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to have Lt. Commander Artaza stand trial in a civilian court for the 1984 disappearance of journalist Jaime Ayala, Artaza’s subsequent disappearance, and the government's pressure to stop the March 3rd edition of commentary program "Encuentros", believed to be critical of the Navy's involvement in Artaza’s disappearance. The cable describes the President's difficult position in this matter, and acknowledges that the Navy was most likely involved in the disappearance of Artaza and a subsequent cover up.