Introduction: Decolonization by internationalization -- The Guatemalan claim and decolonization -- Negotiation and mediation (1962-1972) -- Heavy lobbying, hard bargaining (1938-1975) -- Internationalization emergent (1975) -- Internationalization ascendant (1976-1977) -- Internationalization triumphant (1978-1981) -- Conclusions: The power of the conjuncture -- Appendix