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Repeated attempts to establish concrete plans met with recurring obstacles. Over several months, the negotiators received tentative dates and vague commitments from the intermediary. For instance, he would suggest certain locations—sometimes Idaho—only to later retract or cancel plans without warning.
This unpredictable schedule highlights the inherent instability and secretive nature of cartel communications. The intermediary's inability to commit to specific dates or locations reflects the precariousness of their operational environment, where unpredictability is a strategic safeguard.