Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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SECRETAttachment #I.Report No. 2274. 9 January 1970.One 'Miss' CONCHITA calls asking for RUIZ. NILDA says she is his secretary and CONCHITA may leave the message with her. C would like to surprise him. NILDA asks for her last name; C does not give it to her because it would then fail to be a surprise, but leaves her telephone number (201-49-69) for R to call her after 8, for she works until that time. On NILDA's insistence C gives her last name as CAMACHO, adding she is the widow of the doctor who was director of the Coimbra Hospital.RUIZ calls Mrs. CAMACHO at 201-49-69. She begins the conversation by saying they had met at a party which she had attended with her husband at the Dominican Embassy in Madrid. She reminds him that they had talked with the Paraguayan Ambassador and former Dominican Ambassador Rafael COMPRES, and that the party had taken place two years ago. Despite all the details RUIZ insists he does not remember her and asks how he can be of service to her. She tells him "I have just arrived and find myself somewhat isolated, disoriented, and I must find work. I recall you telling me on that ocassion 'If you should ever have any problem and you come to Madrid, look me up.' One other ambassador also offered me his assistance and I have tried to locate both of you." Mrs. C mentions having a daughter, that her husband was a pilot and that she is a Spaniard, adding she is not too old. R replies that in all honesty he does not remember her. She insists on seeing him to have a chat, and R suggests she come to his office at her convenience. She prefers talking with him alone, without his secretary or anyone else present, and suggests a bar at some hotel like the Palace, Ritz or Hilton. He is agreeable to any place she may desire; they agree to meet that night at 9:30 in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel. She will be dressed all in black."RUIZ calls FERNANDO P is to meet R outside the latter's home about 9 o'clock dressed in coat and tie.SECRET
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SECRET- 2 -Report No. 2248.HORACIO calls the telephone company requesting the address for telephone number 201-49-89. The information is denied.RUIZ calls PILOTO to have him meet RAUL LEON in Barajas that night. RUIZ is unable to do so because of a previous engagement.FERNANDO calls CURBELO to ask for PUGA's phone number. F wants to tell P he cannot meet the professor at P's house that night because he (F) has to take RUIZ somewhere.SECRET
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SECRETAttachment #IIReport 2288. 22 January 1970Mrs. Concepción CAMACHO de MATOS calls RUIZ. NILDA asks if she is the same person who called the other day and said she was the widow of... (MATOS). The woman says 'yes' and NILDA tells her: "Look Miss, you're playing a very dangerous game."MATOS: I don't know what you mean, miss.NILDA: Well, because none of the comrades here is going to allow himself to be provoked. So, please do not keep on.MATOS: Well, I don't know what you are referring to, miss, I am completely asonished.NILDA: Well look, don't be astonished, you might end up some other way.MATOS: I don't know what you are talking about.NILDA: Well, we do.NILDA hangs up.Mrs. MATOS calls the Ambassador's secretary again; it seems there has been a misunderstanding.NILDA: Look miss, we do not wish to talk to you anymore. We are telling you in a nice way. Please do not call anymore.MATOS: I am not going to call again... I only want to say I had nothing to do... I know nothing at all. ... Only that I have received a message. I received a telephone call... I have just arrived in Madrid, I am not familiar with Madrid, or know anyone.NILDA: Aren't you the one who called the other day? You made a date.MATOS: What kind of a date?NILDA: Didn't you make a date with the Charge d'Affaires?MATOS: No, no. no. One moment, miss. I received a telephone call and was told to call this gentleman, the Cuban Ambassador. I could also tell jou about another ambassador, but that they were trying to get in touch with me.NILDA: Who are 'they'? To whom do you refer when you say that 'they' called you?MATOS: I was called on behalf of the Ambassador of Chile and the Ambassador of Cuba. I thought it was extremely unusual, miss, because I don't know anyone here.SECRET
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SECRETNILDA: Didn't you call here a few days ago?MATOS: I called when I was advised to do so.NILDA: And you made a date with the Ambassador.MATOS: I don't know what exactly did happen. I was asked to talk with him and to get in touch with him, miss..NILDA: But, who called you, miss?MATOS: Whoever it was said, "I am the Cuban Ambassador," so then it all seems to have been a plot, on something of the sort.NILDA: Look, if it is a plot I suggest you do not get involved because where we are concerned it is somewhat dangerous.MATOS: No miss, I am very proper and a serious person.NILDA: Since you are so serious and proper don't ever let anything happen to you.MATOS: I live with a daughter and you must realize that I live only for her.NILDA: Well, look, if you live for her, don't get mixed up in these things for they may cost you dearly.MATOS: Very well, miss. I am deeply grateful to have been enlightened by you. I can see already that it is simply a plot or an implication by someone.NILDA: It is a plot and we know it. And we know who is behind it.MATOS: Yes, miss. I would also like to know, I assure you.NILDA: Well look, stay away from this mess or you'll pay dearly... good-bye.MATOS: Fine, miss. I am also very grateful that you have told me. My apologies, huh?NILDA was very upset after this call.SECRET
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SECRETAttachment IIIReport No. 262. 30 January 1970.RUIZ records following memorandum on tape:"Comrade NEIRA.- I take this opportunity that NILDA is going to Havana to bring to your attention some of our problems here in Spain."The first pertains to the construction project for a building which I sent to CHAIN with the President of the National Bank when he passed through here in December, and to this day, after five weeks, I have not received an adequate answer. You know that when preliminary negotiations are initiated one enters into certain obligations with the land owners as well as with the construction firm, to whom we must give an answer."On my insistence, Comrade ROA gave me... sent a cable informing me that as yet the budget had not been approved and he could not give me the results."Present locales do not meet the Spanish minimum requirements for working space. CURBELO brought from Havana proposals for the leasing of a locale for the Commercial Office with a rental fee of $2,000 a month. We discussed this proposal at a meeting of comrades here and it was rejected in the belief that it was more advantageous for us to buy. We also discussed this with Fermin GUTIERREZ, who visited the Commercial Office and to whom we pointed out that in view of the system of payment here in Spain it was better to purchase a building, since this transaction at no time would affect our system in our trade policy with Spain."To the point of being persistent we should like to request a building for all services: the Cuban Office, the Commercial Office, the Consulate-Embassy Office, plus living quarters on the top floor for the diplomatic Representative, something with which I am not in complete accord. In summary, a building which would offer maximum security and freedom of movement. The Commercial Office would occupy the first floor, the Embassy, the second floor, and the third floor the living quarters for the Chief of the Mission. This would resolve all our local problems and our representation in Spain.SECRET
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SECRET-2-"This construction firm built for the Rumanian representation in Spain and is row building for the Polish and others. We have been quoted a fixed price of $600,000 which includes a luxury building, with glass windows, air-conditioned, and other luxuries. This amount could be reduced if we bring our Cuban architects, who were here two years ago, and knowledgeable of their mission could discuss with the land owners and the construction firm those things they feel could be omitted and the price could be brought down considerably. We do not need a luxury building, but one that is attractive, simple and functional. Term payments could also be extended. I want to impress upon you that when we entered into negotiations we had a binding agreement.""The lot is on Avenida La Habana. Fermín GUTIERREZ looked well into this matter. He asked me to send him the project and that he would look at it. The system of payments in Spain allows us to pay $100,000 or $150,000 annually which will not be difficult for us.""NEIRA, I want you to talk to CHAIN, not bearing pressure on him, but to make him understand that what I want is to leave my successor established, for any construction not lasting over nine months I certainly will not be able to enjoy.""Another thing I want to bring to your attention is in regard to our Consulate, its activities and relations with the Visa Section. A letter has come from VERA addressed to FRANCO pointing to FRANCO's incorrect wording of a cable to that Section. I agree that it was incorrect, but I find it strange that that Section should pay so much attention to correct forms and analyze the contents s0 little. The contents of things are not being studied, and it is essential that deep thought be given to the work that is being done. When someone comes to the Consulate with an authorization to travel to Cuba, it is usually three or four days prior to flight departure. Since the Visa Section must defer to the Department of Emigration for its authorization, inasmuch as the latter determines whether or not a foreigner can go into Cuba, the process is not carried out with the urgency that it requires, consequently, there is delay. This creates much inconvenience for us, and even personal problems, for we must consider that often people arrive with the exact amount of money and a week's delay could hurt them so that at times they don't even have enough money for lodging or food."SECRET
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SECRET3-"At present we have the case of a member of the Chilean Communist Party and OSPAAAL whose passage has been set aside by these organizations to travel from Madrid to Cuba. Four days ago FRANCO sent a cable and still there is no answer. We made the decision to grant this person a visa because the plane leaves tonight, otherwise he will have to delay the trip one more week. If the tickets were reserved for him here there is no doubt he has been given authorization."NEIRA, I want you to talk to OJEDA and request that our Consulate be able to contact the Emigration Department directly. FRANCO has been on the job for approximately one year and has never given reason for complaints, but if he has now made a mistake in the editing of a cable it could have been that in the face of mounting problems he is presented with daily he might have exploded."Another thing I want to tell you is that last night we had as guests in our home the Chilean Director Hugo BENAVENTE and his wife, the leading lady in his Peruvian company which has brought to the stage "*Luz de Europa*." If they are not communists in the sense of the word, like the rest of the company, they do sympathize with us. They invited PINEDA to attend the premiere, and he answered with a cable which was shameful to see and read. The wording of that cable gives the impression that PINEDA 1s being held captive and asks them to please come to his help and send for him. He makes us look ridiculous. Just think that cable has been read by others before they showed it to me. The political position of PINEDA and other Cuban writers should be investigated, as now they are putting up on stage "*La Noche de los Asesinos*" and they also want another Cuban writer to come. I should like to get your advice in this area as I am totally ignorant of matters related to culture, for we have no cultural attache here."There is also the following problem: The comrades in the fishing / department /, specifically Comrade ARAGONES, are interested In having a radio communications station to contact ships on the high seas. In this regard I spoke to Mr.ASENJO in the Security Department who said there was no inconvenience on his part if they requested it and took the necessary steps. You know Mr. ASENJO. I saw him a month ago and he had asked me if we had decided not to go ahead with it, as there had not been an answer in that regard after having obtained authorization from the General Administration of Security which was the most difficult step.SECRET
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SECRET- 4 -"Comrade Joaquín ALVAREZ reports that in reference to the letters left here by LEON for the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and of Commerce here in Spain, the former is taking an offensive position in foreign relations as you can see, and the Minister of Commerce has been quite busy, for the entry of Spain in the Common Market is almost a fact and conversations are in progress. This is why they have assigned to Mr. SANTAMARIA, General Director of Commercial Policy, the study of subjects which the Spanish side plans to take up in Havana during the negotiations in February. I am in touch with this man and in fact had to call him up today, for he had said that before giving me the agenda of subjects to be discussed there was to be a meeting of Ministries to include Foreign Affairs, Commerce, Information and Tourism, plus others, to determine what was to be discussed in Cuba and decide on ther matters.""Because Mr. SANTAMARIA was not in this morning, he has promised to call me at 6:30 this afternoon, but he will not find me here because I'll be taking NILWA to the airport.""Tell Joaquín ALVAREZ that regarding the 50-million credit request from Cuba to Spain for 1970, there has been no confirmation inasmuch as we have been unable to talk with the present Secretary of Commerce. We find the figure somewhat high but have no basis for judgment to focus on any area.""You must have heard already about the success of our reception. Not only because of the number, which was quite high, but because of the quality of the attendants. We had to use two rooms. We had prepared only one but when the Minister arrived it became necessary to open another room. There was representation from the ultra-right to the ultra-left. This has been a great triumph for us considering that in these countries the quality of people attending these events is taken well into account.""Comrade NEIRA, an embrace for you and for those working with you. I hope when SONIA comes over she brings a project for 1970 that can be fully undertaken by us. We are very bad at making projects. This past year we did many things that had not been planned, while others that were planned remained undone, but with last year's experience we shall strive to plan better."SECRET
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SECRET- 5 -"Take charge of my wife's return. I have given herpermission for one week and no more, for I do not liketo act as babysitter--they are four children and althoughthey are my own I do not care for it. Greetings toall my comrades and you do the cutting of the canefor I have been unable to cut. A hug."SECRET
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# DISPATCHSECRETChief of Station, Madrid; COS, WH/MiamiATTN: ROGER S. KIRKMANChief, Western Hemisphere DivisionTYPIC Continued Operational Interest in-AMAUTO-1Action Required: See Paragraph 5, below.References:A. OSMW-11585B. MADRID 96551.  Headquarters has just completed, with the able help of AMEDIT-2, a thorough review of QUDOZE tapes for the last quarter of 1969. We have added pertinent file material where necessary in order to round out the picture, but the review emerges primarily as an assessment of AMAUTO-1 as a personality and as a recruitment target. We forward this study as an attachment hereto, under separate cover, for your consideration.2.  Headquarters has not lost its keen interest in AMAUTO-1 as a long-range recruitment target, foreseeing the possibility of defecting him in place (at least for the remainder of his posting to Madrid), or defecting him outright (which would admittedly be less desirable). In line with these purposes, we offer the follow- ing readings, which may or may not be entirely applicable to AMAUTO-1:a. AMAUTO-1 is a shrewd, articulate person who has reached heights that probably he might not have reached under normal circumstances. His work in Spain has been effective in general, and he seems to be very confident of himself and of the backing which he thinks he has from PBRUMEN./continued/Attachment:As Described Para. 1 above (USC)Distribution:2 - COS, Madrid W/Att. USC1 - COS, WH/Miami W/Att. USCCS COPYDistribution:1 - EUR/IB1 - WH/COG/CHRONO1 - WH/COG/OPSDISPATCH SYMBOL AND NUMBEROSMW-11726DATE 12 FEB 1970HQS FILE NUMBER201-735296ORIGINATINGWH/COG/OPS Richard Wheeler:ak 2/4/70EXT. 7144COORDINATINGAC/WH/COG 8 FEB 1970 Wesley L. LaybourneRELEASINGC/EUR John L. HARTDISPATCH
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CONTINUATION OF DISPATCH OSMW-11726e. AMAUTO/1's desire to affiliate himself with an exercise group (see paragraph 26b of the attachment) might-offer a possibility to put an access agent next to him. The circumstance would be relatively normal, not calculated to arouse his suspicions. The use of someone of WOLADY nationality might, in fact, help to allay what is evidently a tendency AMAUTO/1 has of suspecting provo- cation.f. Headquarters would greatly appreciate the opportunity of examining AMAUTO/1's X-rays. In this connection, we would like to see an investigation of the physician used on this matter (see paragraphs 31 and 32 of the attachment).g. We would like to have Madrid's assessment of the diplomat mentioned in paragraph 8 of the attachment.4. At the same time, we would appreciate it if Miami could follow down any of the leads stemming from AMAUTO/1's time in WOLADY. We are trying to trace his entrance back in the 1950's and as much of his time here as possible, and perhaps Miami Station can develop leads on the persons mentioned in paragraph 24 of the attachment hereto, especially in reference to the brother left with the house. (Note Below.)Michael V. SLATINSKII would appreciate your giving personal attention to this matter, because it is rare that we have such a detailed assessment as we have in this case.Edward D. SABETAY
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# Under Separate Cover Attachment to: OSW-11726## Orestes Guillermo RUIZ PérezDOB: c. 1931Cuban Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain, accredited 12 December 1967.## CHRONOLOGY1.  RUIZ probably comes from a humble family in Cuba, because he lived in a solar (semi-slum area) and began to work when he was only fourteen years old. This circumstance suggests that he lacks a formal education. He appears to come from a "revolutionary" family (his father was identified as a Communist and a leader of the barbers' union in UFGA-13595, and a brother was identified as a member of the DSE as of 1964 in UFGA-19006)2.  In the fifties RUIZ emigrated to the United States, traveling throughout the east coast and holding minor jobs. In 1957 he began to work as an apprentice butcher for a Polish-American named Alexander SAMKO, who had a grocery store on Flagler Street in Miami. He evidently did so well in attracting Latin American customers that he soon began to distribute meat in the area, working for SAMKO (RUIZ seems to be somewhat proud of this success). He also appears proud of the fact that when he left Miami in February 1958, he left his brother (same brother?) a house in North Miami, a brand new car, and over $1,000 in the bank.3.  Although he did well in the meat business, he traces a large part of his success to another acquaintance in Miami: an American of Cuban descent known as Joe LOUIS (or LUIS). Joe LUIS was an underworld figure who was at that time competing with the Italians in the bolita (numbers) racket in Tampa, RUIZ and MOLEON (fnu), another Cuban exile, were each offered $$00 a month by LUIS to supervise bolita collections in Miami. (There is no specific indication that RUIZ took his bolita friend up on this offer). Furthermore, LUIS went so far as to offer RUIZ and MOLEON $5,000 apiece to kill a man named FERNANDEZ (fnu) who was also involved in the bolita racket in Miami.4.  In February 1957 (note the 1958 date, above; perhaps an error on RUIZ' part) RUIZ left Miami along with a man named VILLEGAS (whose first name might be Harry) and three other members of the 26th of July Movement. They entered Cuba clandestinely. When the revolution triumphed in Cuba, Alexander SAMKO went to Havana, where he stayed for a week as RUIZ' house guest. SAMKO offered RUIZ a partnership in the meat business in Miami if he would return. RUIZ rejected the offer, saying that the Revolution needed him.
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5. RUIZ brags that in 1960 he was one of 18 persons out   of 5,000 who were selected by the Ministry of the Treasury,   where he was vorking at the time, to take a statistics course   offered by CEPAL. The course, which lasted two years,   included such subjects as pathematics, finance, democracy (?), and Marxism-Leninism. One of his schoolmates at the time was   Marta ARCOL, now the director of the Museo de Arte in Havana.   (It is interesting to note that in UFGA-13595 RUIZ was   described as an anti-Communist as of 1960 by a Cuban refugee.6. UFG-1539 reported RUIZ as Chief of the Department of   Construction Expenses Studies of the Ministry of the Treasury   in 1962, and he was described as a militant Communist. In   1963 he was in Mexico, and UFGA-11065 Eentioned him as G-2,   living at Calle Cuenavaca 35, apartment 7. A report from   LITAMIL-9 in 1964 characterized RUIZ as a violent CASTRO   _partisan, and AUG-) in 1964 described PUIZ as a CUIS officer.   Presidential Decree 3440 of 4 August 1964 (UFGA-19006) reported   RUIZ as being appointed Vice Minister of Foreign Commerce,   and QUDOZE has him appointed about that time as chief of the   trade school at MINCEX, a post he held for two years. In 1967   he was appointed charge d'affaires in Madrid vice Francisco Ramon   CALZADILLA.ON THE JOB7. There seems little doubt that RUIZ exercise the full   authority that presumably he should have as Minister Pleni-   potentiary. The relations between Cuba and Spain appear to   remain static because of Spain's refusal to appoint a full   Ambassador to Cuba after LOJENDIO was expelled from the island   by CASTRO in 1959. RUIZ is involved in and is kept informed   on all matters related to Cuban-Spanish relations, including   trade. He does not seem to permit commercial attaches to bypass   him when they submit reports to their respective home offices in   Havana. In addition, RUIZ takes a keen and active interest in   Cubana operations, and he has said that no one may travel to   Havana on Iberia without his permission. He insists that Cuban   officials arriving in Ladrid consult with him before arranging   visits to Spanish officials or factories. He seems to have   good working relations with Spanish government officials,   because he is always careful to "put all his cards on the table"   in meetings with them. (The tenor of his conversation seems to   emphasize that he likes things this way in all his relations,   personal as well as professional).8. Little appears concerning RUIZ unofficial contacts   with other diplomats in Madrid, except that he is close to and   exchanges information with the Algerian Ambassador. (Accord-   ing to current records, this is Ahmed LAIDI, posted to Madrid   on 15 December 1966, living at Calle Tiemblo 3, Ciudad Puerto   de Fierro. Latest desk traces show this person as born 20 April   1931 in Oudja, Morocco, and as of 25 October 1966 to have been   the Director General of the Foreign Ministry in charge of   political, economic, and cultural affairs. He is described as