Kārlis Reinholds Zariņš (born 4 December 1879 – 29 April 1963), also

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as Charles Zarine, was envoy and consul general of

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in the

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and head of the Latvian diplomatic service in exile. Shortly before the first Soviet occupation of Latvia, on 17 May 1940 the Latvian cabinet of ministers granted Zariņš extraordinary powers. He was delegated to supervise the work of Latvia's representations abroad in time of war or other extraordinary circumstance. He served this role starting from the Soviet occupation in 1940 until his death in 1963. Since then,

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and later Anatols Dinbergs represented Latvia as

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until restoration of independence in 1991. Zariņš was authorized to: * defend Latvia's interests in all countries (except

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and the

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); * issue binding orders to institutions representing Latvia; * oversee all property and handle financial resources of these institutions; * relieve envoys of their duties; * transfer or discharge employees of these institutions; * close these institutions (except Latvia's Legation in the

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). However, he never received an official order to use his powers. He only received a

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from minister of foreign affairs

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on 17 June 1940 stating: "Soviet troops are entering the country and taking control over the main institutions."
Zunda, A: "Zem politisko lielvaru riteņiem", ''

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'', 10.03., 17.03., 23.03.,30.03.2005

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