“… Antwerp, Belgium; she unmarric and was a secretary at the Pan American Health Organization. She became a U.S. citizen in 1959. Since the Castro regime has come to power, Miss JONES is said to have spoken quite openly for Castro and against the U.S. Government. RODRIGUEZ lived in …”
“… Pakistan. Insufficient information exists at present to permit a determination as € the genuineness of RODRIGUEZ’s disaffection with the Castro regime. os reasons which have not as yet been fully reported, the Department of State denied a visa to RODRIGUEZ, apparently after he had …”
“… RIES : JFK AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 80T01357A. DOCUMENT INFORMATION AGENCY ORIGINATOR : CIA FROM: TO: Date: 12/01/04 TITLE: PLOTS TO ASSASSINATE CASTRO DATE: 01/01/1900 PAGES: 19 SUBJECTS: PLOTS CASTRO, FIDEL IG REPORT ! DOCUMENT TYPE : PAPER CLASSIFICATION: SECRET RESTRICTIONS: 1A 1B CURRE …”
“… te: 10-21-2021 ITEM IS RESTRICTED 104-10061-10080 SECRET-EYES ONLY : Gambling Syndicate The first seriously-pursued CIA plan to assassinate Castro had its inception in August 1960. It involved the use of members of the criminal underworld with contacts inside Cuba. The operation had tw …”
“cate that was active in Cuba. The objective clearly was the assassination of Castro although Edwards claims that there was a studied avoidance of the term in his conversation with Bissell. Bissell recalls that the idea orig …”
“… and Maheu agreed that Maheu would approach Roselli as the representative of business- men with interests in Cuba who saw the elimination of Castro as the essential first step to the recovery of their investments. Maheu was authorized to tell Roselli that his "clients" were willing to p …”
“to tell Roselli that his "clients" were willing to pay $150,000 for Castro's removal. September 1960 Shef Edwards named as his case officer for the operation James P. O'Comell (a former Special Agents of the FBI), …”
“… ion. As of the latter : part of September 1960, Edwards, O'Connell, and Bissell were the only ones in the Agency who knew of a plan against Castro involving U.S. gangster elements. Edwards states that Richard Helms was not informed of the plan, because Cuba was being handled by Bissell …”
“… ween Miami and Havana on syndicate business. (The casinos were closed and gambling was banned effective 7 January 1959. On 13 January 1959, Castro announced that the casinos would be permitted to reopen for tourists and foreigners NW-65924 Docld:32345891 Page 7 19 ATING STAF SECRET-EYE …”
“t should also be noted that NW.65924 Docld:32345891 Page 8 - 20 SECRET-EYES ONLY () SECRET-EYES ONLY tying it to a recollection that Castro frequently drank tea, coffee, or bouillon, for which a liquid poison would be particularly well suited. : January - February 1961”
“… possible ways of accomplishing the mission. Apparently the Agency had first thought in terms of a typical, gangland-style killing in which Castro would be gunned down. Giancana was flatly opposed to the”
“cal, gangland-style killing in which Castro would be gunned down. Giancana was flatly opposed to the NW.65924 Docld:32345891 Page 9 24 SEGRET-EYES ONLY SEGREF-EYES ONLY use of firearm …”
“… RIES : JFK AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 80T01357A. DOCUMENT INFORMATION AGENCY ORIGINATOR : CIA FROM: TO: Date: 12/01/04 TITLE: PLOTS TO ASSASSINATE CASTRO DATE: 01/01/1900 PAGES: 19 SUBJECTS: PLOTS CASTRO, FIDEL IG REPORT ! DOCUMENT TYPE : PAPER CLASSIFICATION: SECRET RESTRICTIONS: 1A 1B CURRE …”
“… E dwards could esta blish contact wit h the U.S. gambling syndicate that was active in Cuba. The objective clearly was the assassination of Castro although Edwards claims that there was a studied avoidance of the term in his conversation with Bissell. Bissell recalls that the idea orig …”
“… and Maheu agreed that Maheu would approach Roselli as the representative of business- men with interests in Cuba who saw the elimination of Castro as the essential first step to the recovery of their investments. Maheu was authorized to tell Roselli that his "clients" were willing to p …”
“clients" were willing to pay $150,000 for Castro's removal. September 1960 Shef Edwards named as his case officer for the operation Jam es P. O'Comell (a f ormer Special Age nts of the FBI …”
“… ion. As of the latter : part of September 1960, Edwards, O'Connell, and Bissell were the only ones in the Agency who knew of a plan against Castro involv ing U”
“Connell, and Bissell were the only ones in the Agency who knew of a plan against Castro involv ing U .S. gangster elements. Edwards states that Richard Helms was not informed of the plan, because Cuba was being handled by Bisse …”
“… een Miami and Havana on syndicate business. (The casinos were closed and gambling was banned effective 7 January 1959. O n 13 January 1959, Castro announced that the casinos would be permitted to reopen for tourists and foreigners NW-65924 Docld:3234 5891 Page 7 19”
“… ion. It should also be noted that NW.65924 Docld:32345891 Page 8 - 20 SEC RET-EYES ONLY () SECRET-EYES ONLY tying it to a recollection that Castro frequently drank tea, coffee, or bouillon, for which a liquid poison would be particularly well suited. : January - February 1 961 Despite …”
“… possible ways of accomplishing the mission. Apparently the Agency had first thought in terms of a typical, gangland-style killing in which Castro would be gunned down. Giancana was flatly opposed to the NW.65924 Docld:32345891 Page 9 24 SEGRET-EYES ONLY SEGREF-EYES ONLY use of firearm …”
“stated a preference for a lethal pill that could be put into Castro's food or drink. Trafficante (" Joe , t he courier") was in touch with a d isaffe cted Cuban. official with access to Castro and presumably …”
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“… interest to CIA in the Miami area. 1UJavier Souto, previously a principal agent in the Miami area for CIA. U Edgar Sopo, active in anti-Castro radio broadcasts Vo Cuba from the Miami area. -U Manuel Artimes, a leader in Bay of Pigs Invasion and subsequently connected with anti-C …”
“… contact with Eallan to got any information, of value whon in the Miami arca. I (Dr. E£0ol Lolsung Enlvucodo, previously attached to anti-Castro movements and alleged to be of operationa 1 value to CIA. Andros Romero, known by Espinesa to have participated in CIA directed operatio …”
“… tes of the source in Havana and Cabezas had worked with the source in Havana. He advised Espinosa that although both are known to be anti-Castro, he did not feel either had any connection with CIA. 4 SECRET”
“any political belief. He said that he was initially motivated against the regime of Fidel Castro because he had seen his parents work hard and save for 40 years in order to afford a few luxuries in their later lives, only to see the C …”
“… been contacted since their last meeting by Jose Ramon Egues. who is currently reorganizing the Vanguardia Revolucionaria Cubana, an anti-Castro organization. The source has been designated by Egues to lead the military faction of the organiza tion. It was explained to Espinosa tha …”
“… N AGENCY ORIGINATOR : CIA FROM : Date: 12/01/04 TO : TITLE: REVIEW OF SELECTED ITEMS IN THE LEE HARVEY OSWALD FILE REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CASTRO CUBAN INVOLVEMENT IN THE JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION. DATE: 01/01/1900 PAGES: 27 SUBJECTS: OSWALD, LEE HARVEY CASTRO, FIDEL ROCKEFELLER C …”
“… 062-10121 NW 65924 Docld:32346380 Page 1 SECRET SUBJECT : Review of Selected Items in the Lee Harvey OSWALD File Regarding Allega- tions of CASTRO Cuban Involvement in the John F. KENNEDY Assassination REFERENCE : Letter by David W. Belin to Mr. E. Henry Knoche, 15 April 1975, paragrap …”
“, CASTRO submitted to an informal interview by the Associated Press correspondent.. Daniel HARKER. : 2. HARKER's interview reached New York on Sunda …”
“… signing There were differences in the replay by United States newspapers like the New York Times and Washington papers, with a result that CASTRO's "message" was significantly modulated. the limited nuclear test ban. 5. In New Orleans, where Lee Harvey OSWALD resided : until the middl …”
“… ders of Cuba.' NW 65924 Docld:32346380 Page 3 2 SECRET "Bitterly denouncing what he called recent U.S. prompted raids on Cuban terri- tory, Castro said: 'We are prepared to fight them and answer in kind. U.S. leaders should think that if they are aiding terror- ist plans to eliminate C …”
“… nce. The Washington Post did an abbreviated re- write (9 September, page A-7) which, similarly, omitted any reference to the main thrust of CASTRO's remarks. 3 SECRET NW 65924 Docld:32346380 Page 4 б SECRET The Evening Star of Washington, D. C., printed the HARKER story nearly in its e …”
“elements and burying CASTRO's warning to the United States leadership in the middle of the piece. - 7. There is no evidence in the files on the KENNEDY assassination t …”
“… is to reconsider Lee Harvey OSWALD'S activity on the assumption that as an avid newspaper reader from testimony of Marina OSWALD and others CASTRO warning and threat as reported above. حمن which we know he read the The results ... 4 SECRET NW 65924 Docld:32346380 Page 5 i SECRET 20 qua …”
“… s" in the record that emerge as note- worthy, in the light of other conclusions. These are reviewed and summarized below, item- by-item. d. CASTRO's warning and threat of 7 September 1963 if OSWALD did indeed read 1”
“below, item- by-item. d. CASTRO's warning and threat of 7 September 1963 if OSWALD did indeed read 1 Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. KENNEDY. Heari …”
“ttempt to kill General WALKER early in April 1963 and his identification with Fidel CASTRO and the : Cuban revolution which is directly trace- able as far back as his Marine Corps service in El Toro, California. CASTRO'S warning a …”
“… ing of OSWALD'S relationship with ツ :. the Cubans starts with a question mark. 11. The period was one of transition in U.S. relations after CASTRO's takeover. Cuban OSWALD, and DELGADO at the outset, were CASTRO supporters, OSWALD being particu- larly keen about how to get to the islan …”
“… N AGENCY ORIGINATOR : CIA FROM : Date: 12/01/04 TO : TITLE: REVIEW OF SELECTED ITEMS IN THE LEE HARVEY OSWALD FILE REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CASTRO CUBAN INVOLVEMENT IN THE JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION. DATE: 01/ 01/1900 PA GES: 27 SUBJECTS: O SWALD, LEE HARVEY CASTR O, FIDEL ROCKEFELL …”
“… 062-10121 NW 65924 Docld:32346380 Page 1 SECRET SUBJECT : Review of Selected Items in the Lee Harvey OSWALD File Regarding Allega- tions of CASTRO Cuban Involvement in th e John F. KENNEDY Assassination REF ERENCE : Letter by David W. Belin to Mr. E. Henry Knoche, 15 April 1975, parag …”
“ual, CASTRO submitted to an informal interview by the A ssoc iated Press cor respondent.. Daniel HAR KER. : 2. HARKER's interview reached New York on S …”
“… signing There were differences in the replay by United States newspapers like the New York Times and Washington papers, with a result that CASTRO' s "mess age" was signi fi cantly modulate d. the limited nuclear test ban. 5. In New Orl eans, where Lee Harvey OSWALD resided : until the …”
“a three-column head- line: "CASTRO Blasts Raids on Cuba. Imperile d by Aid to Rebels." HARKER by -li ne: Says U.S. Leaders The story followed under the "Havana (AP) Prime Min …”
“… . The Washington Post did an abbr eviated re- write (9 September, page A-7) which, similarly, omitted any refere nc e to the main thrust of CASTRO's remarks. 3 SECRET NW 65 924 Docld:323463 80 Page 4 б SECRET The Evening Star of Washington, D. C., printed the HARKER story nearly in its …”
“mphasis on the po- litical aspects in particular, highlighting the GOLDWATER elem ent s and b urying CASTRO's warning to the United States leadership in the middle of the piece. - 7. There is no evidence in the files on the KENNEDY assassination t …”
“the Warren Commission staff itself pursued the implication of the CASTRO interview in dealing with t he conspiracy hypothesis. There is no evidence in the files that anything along these lines was stated by any o …”
“… s" in the record that emerge as note- worthy, in the light of other conclusions. These are reviewed and summarized below, item- by-item. d. CASTRO's warning and threat of 7 September 1963 if OSWALD did indeed read 1 Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. KENNEDY. Heari …”
“… Fidel CA ST RO and the : Cuban revolution wh ich is dir ectly t race- able as far back as his Marine Corps service in El Toro, California. CASTRO'S warning and threat, given to AP corres- pondent HARKER, irrespective of whether there was any formal mandate, or even security service co …”