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# SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files Volumes I - XVIIIApril 6, 1978Volume VI - August 1, 1961 - June 30, 19621.  Cable to JMWAVE from Director    Date: August 1, 1961FBI conducting investigation on MRP and Ray and Director indicates he needs to know purpose of investigation to respond properly.2.  Dispatch from Chief of Base, JMWAVE    Date: August 4, 1961    Subject: Debriefing of Father BastarricaFather Bastarrica recently arrived from Cuba as a political exile. At a luncheon meeting, he reported as follows:MRP formed in Cuba around 26 July 1960. Organizers were Dr. Amalio Fiallo Gonzalez, Dr. Antonio Fernandez Nuevo, Reynol Gonzalez, Humberto Perez Herrera. All these men belonged to group called Accion Democratica. The name of MRP was suggested by Raul Chibas and in itself it does not constitute a party or group but rather a coalition of several small groups, which were the following:a. The 20 May group, led by Manuel Rayb. Accion Democratica, led by Dr. Fialloc. Accion Verde Olivo, led by Dr. Rufo Lopez Fresquetd. 30 November Movement, led by David Salvador (never really joined)e. Chibas' group with Jorge Beruff and Felipe Pazosf. Dr. Valdez Pino, in asylum in Embassy of Peru and belonged to Accion Democratica.Father Bastarrica's opinion of Ray is that he had no way of judging whether Ray is Communist or Marxist. Lacks quality of leadership because he does not publically hold to a definite political, social and economic ideology. He appears to agree with every person he talks to, never arguing with them or opposing them, all of which shows he has no ideology and makes him a very dangerous man. Is extremely ambitous for himself, with great desire for power.3.  Memorandum for Chief, WH Division, dated 10 October 1961, from Warren S. Yauger, Subject: General - Cuban Matters; Specific - Manuel (Monolo) Ray    Planning Board of Puerto Rico announced on 9 October 1961 that Ray has accepted position as consultant to that Board. Board is an important agency of Puerto Rican government, attached to the Office of the Governor. Has broad powers over economic and social planning and is active in exercising these powers. Ray to receive $12,000 per year. Ray presently in Venezuela but expected to arrive Puerto Rico within a week.# SECRET![signature]
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Manuel Ray y Rivero FilesVolume vi of xviiiPage 2111106354. Cable to Director from JMWAVE, dated May 27, 1962 discusses front page article in Miami Herald of this date by James Buchanan entitled "Miro fades as Exile Chief: Three Latin Leaders Behing Ray". States that Ray has the backing of Gov. Monoz Marin, Pres. Romulo Betancourt and former President Jose Figueras and that Ray has taken over post with blessings of the U.S. Further states Ray's appointment as "Chief in Exile" came from underground in Cuba according to Joaquin Godoy, Provisional MRP head in Miami. Article credits Cubans in Miami with saying "new man in field" is Adolf A. Berle, Jr. who has been special asst. to State Dept. and is also member of Pres. Kennedy's special task force on Lantin America. Implication being that Berle is running new U.S. sponsored Cuban effort. Release causing furor in local Cuban colony.Cable to JMWAVE from Director, 28 May 1962 states State Department spokesman will state story without foundation at a noon press briefing this date.5. Listing of principal persons in Puerto Rico with the MRPRAY, Manuel PORTELA, J. MiguesPAZOS, Felipe CARMONA, ClaudioBARQUIN, (Col) Ramon ESTEVEZ, JerominoMELENDEZ, Juan BERGNUSGELAVERT ALVAREZ, GabrielNODAL, Rodolfo PORTELA, Sara6. On 9 June 1961, Ray transmitts a detailed study of a general program designed to attain the liberation of Cuba. General Thesis states that MRP believes that the strongest position for representation and canalization of aspirations of the large majority of the Cuban people is offered by the set of ideas and aims of the democratic left.# SECRET
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files, Volumes I - VIIIApril 24, 1978Volume VII July 1962 - August 19621.  Cable dated July 2, 1962 to Director from San Juan    Glear that Manolo Ray wooked upon with great favor by Puerto Rican government. No evidence, however, that Puerto Rican government is supporting the MRP. Believe record will show that while our past contact with Ray has not always been happy one, it always revealing of Ray's intentions.2.  Memo for Chief, Task Force W from Alfonso Rodriguez 12 July 1962    Subject: Manolo Ray Rivero    "Ray has indicated to WAVE sources that whereas he is not persona grata with the Agency, he has important political connections in Washington and is thus kept informed of much of the Agency's activities. Ray's new organization is not to be military or engage in military thrusts against Cuba because military activity is presently controlled by the Agency and cannot be wrested from it at this time. Ray's new organization will cooperate with the Consejo and attempt to move in on it with the ultimate aim of taking over and dominating it."3.  Memorandum for Chief, Task Force W from Alfonson Rodriguez 25 July 1962    Subject: Manolo Ray Meeting in New York    Ray sorry he joined FRD prior to April invation. Let tide of time suck him in and take him along. Obvious to him that show run in good faith but bad judgment. Ray discusses hope that JURE will be long-lasting organization in Cuba. Ray's political views are assessed as democratically oriented, and if he became ruler of Cuba, his greatest preoccupation would be with economic progress. Rodriguez says Ray is not to be under- estimated. Commands respect because he is well educated and has something to contribute.4.  Ray begins to give information about possible defectors from Castro.    Cable dated 25 July 1962 reports that Ray told Willard R. Nauman that Armando Hart Davalos is a feasible target.5.  Additional information to a July 1962 memorandum from Jack Malone (named former mgr., Kings Ranch, Cuba on interoffice route slip). Information obtained from difference sources from persons close to Ray and their views are complete reliable. Ray did not leave Castro's cabinet because of ideological or policy discrepancies with Castro but because of a heated discussion with the Minister of Labor. Martinez Sanchez, who almost shot Ray after a Cabinet meeting. The sources of information agree that Ray is not any different than Castro. Some of them believe he may not have completely severed his relations with Castro and think he may still be in contact with him. Diplomatic relations were suspended but recognition was not withdrawn.6.  Memo from Jack Malone, dated July 16, 1962 Cover letter addressed to C. Mechen. Says Ray's ethics are poor and he is capable of sacrifycing his own kin and friends if such sacrifice turns out in favor of his personal plans. Claims Ray is irresponsible and ignorant of present international conditions and particularly of the Cuban social and economic reality.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy Palmer11110837Manolo RayVolume VII continuedQuotes Ray as having said, "When I was Minister of Public Works, we, the inner circle of the Department, took a course in Marxist economics, and if what we were taught is communism, I must say that communism is not as bad as it is claimed to be."8. Report on visit with Pay in Puerto Rico during first week of June, 1962, submitted by [Winterrowd] through [Walt Raymond] [Winterrowd] states his general impression of Ray was a good one -- seems of be a moderate, intelligent man, a little given to hysteria and slogan-mongering. Best quality is in his skill as an organizer9. Cable to Director from JMWave, dated Aug 15, 1962 DIR Cite WAVE 7062 Ray had meeting in Miami area ll or 12 August in which an informant says Ray stated that he has arsenals in Venezuela and Cominican Republic, has a B-26 plane, territory available for training in Costa Rica and has the support through indirect means of U.S. Has invited journalists from New York Times and Time Magazine to cover his announcement of the formation of JURE.10. Cable to Mexico City from Director, dated 6 August 65 says Ray plans to travel to Central America late August or September and needs visitors visa for Mexico. Says he has close acquaintance and wants to make personal effort to recruit him or talk him into defecting.CIA makes inquiries in an effort to obtain visa for Ray.11. Cable to Director from San Juan, dated August 20, 1962. Ray believes Llanusa will defect but needs financial support. Jose Gelabert to make pitch to Llanusa. Later cable says CIA willing to offer Llanusa $5,000.12. Cable to Mexico City from Director, 23 August 1962 with directions to proceed to procure visa permit but make every effort to conceal U.S. connection. Ray had agreed in N.Y. meeting to make recruitment or defection effort towards Cuban Ambassador in Mexico.13. Memo to Chief, Task Force W from Alfonso Rodriguez dated 24 Aug 1962 Subject: Operational Use of Ray Expenditure of FundsRodriguez feels beginning collaboration with Ray can be based on three specific proposals:1. creation of an intelligence network inside Cuba2. creation of recruitment or defection capability to assist our efforts in MEXI, RIO, SAGO, and MONT3. immediate effort to recruit in place Carlos LEGHUGA and Raul PRIMELLES.Recommends paying Ray $84,700 over a six month period to begin this initial operation.SECRET
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Manolo Ray y Rivero Files - Volumes 1 - XVIIIApril 24, 197811110633Volume VIII - September 4, 1962 - December 27, 19621. Telegram Information Report (circa Sept. 10) Unevaluated information.   Ray in the U.S. 8-9 September. Intends forming new organization. Some of   those participating with Ray in this effort are Felipe Pazos, Raul Chibas,   Ramon Barquin and Justo Carrillo. Ray is of the opinion that nothing   will be done about Cuba in the immediate future as the President of the   United States is fulfilling "an ezpedient of a political nature." However,   there is an ally in the White House who has assured Ray that if he organizes   a purely revolutionary group, he will be heard.2. Junta Revolucionaria CubanaDeclaration of Principles outline the following areas:1. Cuban Reaffirmation recognition of sovereignty of the people, through suffra2. Human Rights human fraternity and social solidarity for all Cubans3. Social Justice equality of opportunity for education, work, homes, etc.4. Economic Development intense industrialization5. Agrarian Reform Cuban pesantry to own land he cultivates6. International Relations break with Soviet bloc7. Restoration of Legitimate Property not that under public power8. Political Parties Communist Party will be proscribed9. Political Prisoners immediate release10. Elections within 18-month period2. Dispatch to Chief, Task Force W from Chief of Station, JMWAVEDate obscured[ AMTHRILL-l provided information on Ray obtained from Silvia KOURI dePendas, a fellow student of Ray's at Instituto de Segunda Ensenanza #1 inHavana. Ray never know to have sympathy for Communist cause. However, oneof his good friends, Pedro Valdes Vivo, is active member of Communist celland a brother of Raul Valdes Vivo, now sub-director of Communist paper"Noticias de Hoy."3. Cable to Priority San Juan, Info: Priority JMIJAVE, Priority Mexico CityFrom: Director (Rodriguez originator) dated 9 Oct 1962Admission visa not pauched 00 forwarding document will be in WAVE hands10 October forpass ing to Ray. Lechuga is principal target in area ofRay trip. Stress desire keep Lechuga in place in preference to defection.4. Memorandum for the Record dated 8 October 1962 from Patrick I. Karnley ]Subject: Notes on Manolo RayIn conversation with Luis Laboy, Laboy said Ray does not have anysignificant following among Cuban exiles says Ray is honest personcompletely motivated by patriotism but lacks qualities of a politician.Says Ray is too blunt and even Cisneros is not happy with him these days.Puerto Rican Police are apparently canvassing Cuban exiles regarding ManoloRay. In [SKIN-1 Report #54 dated 30 Sept 1962, he refere to fact that both heand Fermin Alvarez Silva were visited by officer of PR Internal Security Forcesoliciting their opinions of Ray.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerManuel RayVolume VIII continued111106335. Excerpt from Bohemia Libre 21 October 1962, page 85 Engineer Ray's *Latest Attitude*Letter to magazine from Olga Hernandez, Santurce, PR - an exile who believes Ray really a Communist. Her reasons based on Ray's statements to "El Mundo" on his arrival in exile that after Castro's defeat there should be maintenance of cultural and economic relations with Russia, maintenance of militia, mainenance of confiscated property, socialized medicine, supervision of national schools and gradual supression of private schools.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files, Volumes I - XVIIIApril 24, 1978Volume IX - January 1963 - July 1963 111108401.  Cable to Director from Caracas, dated Feb. 22, 1963FRANCISCO SUAREZ QUINONES wishes travel to Maimi to attend JURE rally24 February. In view Ref B (WAVE 2462) info that Suarez communist and alsoMRP member, DCM has asked if any info that Suarez was undercover agent forMRP or if he may be double agent working for Castro.2.  Confidential Controlled Dissem. dated 3 June 1963    Title: Plan of Manuel Ray Rivero to Infiltrate the Ranks of the    Central Intelligence AgencyOn 30 April 1963, Rogelio Cisneros reported on meeting of JURE exec. boardin his home attended by, among others, Antonio Arias. During meeting,Cisneros said it was mentioned that Ray had issued orders to infiltrate atrusted man into the CIA in order to learn details of any plans with regardto Cuba and if possible infiltrate this man into Cuba. Cisneros also saidJURE planning leaflet drop into Cuba which will include such matters as Ray'sManifesto against the U.S. Government and against the CIA.3.  Cable to Director from Paris, dated 19 June 1963 #77272Ray in Paris - contacted by Jervay. Ray driven to airport by AlbertoBaez with whom Ray spent much time and who seems to be closest to Rayamong his contacts in Paris.. Ray in Paris and Brussels for purpose oftering Franqui and Arcos to agents in place, or defection. Also Cabrera.Ray convinced Cubans hee disillusioned with Castro. Asks for update oflist of personnel and addresses of all Cuban embassies in Europe to bepassed to him in San Juan and (UNRUMBLE 6 in Paris. Wants to be trained inshort wave system between himself and UNRUMBLE: 6 and station felt thesewere good ideas and could be done.4.  Memo for the Record from Alfonso Rodreguez, dated 19 June 1963    Subject: Manolo Ray    Ray's attitude towards CIA feels that the Agency has in the past purposely    and actively attempted to destroy him as a political leader and has proof    of at least one CIA officer plotted with certain MRP officials to remove him    from the Mrp as a condition for CIA assistance to that organization.    Ray cannot be overlooked in the struggle for Cuban freedom. "-- of all the    Cubans I have met, he is the most purposeful, methodical, as well as the most    experienced clandestine operator.."5.  Confidential Controlled Dissem, dated 27 June 1963    Re: Creation of an Intelligence Corps within the JURE    Reliable information from former Rebel Army member (F) active in clandestine    movements. JURE meeting about 30 March 1963 at home of journalist    Antonio Arias said JURE national executive board had created an Intelligence    Corps with JURE whose function was to infiltrate JURE members into variousSECRET
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SECRETBetsy Palmer1111064Volume IX continuedorganizations operating in Miami, as well as into some of the agencies of the U.S. govt. Said intelligence group would produce great results and stated as an example the infiltration of the U. S. Army.6. Dispatch to Chief, Special Affairs Staff from Chief of Station, JMWAVE   Dated July 22, 1963   Subject: Manuel Ray Rivero's Opinion of CIA (AMTAUP-2 source of info)   "During a conversation on an unspecified date, involving AMTAUP-2, Ray and Rogelio Cisneros Diaz, Ray told Cisneros that they had to be very careful with CIA agents because they were more dangerous than the Kennedy Administration. The Kennedy Administration would end but the CIA agents always stayed, and their memory was longer than the memory of elephants and they never forgot or forgave. Ray told Cisneros that he feared CIA agents would try to assassinate him because they were irreconcilable enemies."SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Files of Manuel Ray y Rivero, Volumes I - XVIITApril 24, 197811110842Volume X - August 1963 - September 19631.  Memorandum for the Record from Alfonso Rodriguez, dta. 2 August 1963    Subject: Meeting with Ray (27 July 1963 in Miami)Ray to attempt a sabotage operation against the Havana power plant and wants20lbs high explosives as well as 6-8 thermite grenades. Requested that thematerials be cached inside Cuba (preferably) or in San Juan. Requested thatarrangements be made for Rogelio Cisneros to visit Guatanamo to visit hisbrother to inform him of JURE plans -- Rodriguez says possibility remote.Ray planning to visit Caracas and Costa Rica later if he has a visa fromMexico. Purpose of trip is fund raising.2.  Cable from JMWAVE to Director #63249 dtd 22 Aug 1963    Ray's Mexican visa forwarded WAVE by safehand Sept 62 and request it    be airmailed to Ray in Puerto Rico. Ray planning trip Costa Rica, Caracas,    Dom. Rep. and Mexico. Departing San Juan 29 August for first leg.3.  Memorandum for the Record dated 23 August 1963, from A. Rodriguez    Subject: Ray, Contact ReportMet with Ray in N.Y.C. on 19 August. Rodriguez recommends to Ted Shackleythat ammunition for JURE be cached near Florida Keys. Thinks it necessaryto help Ray this much in order to measure his capabilities. Ray is havinga 25-foot boat outfitted in Miami area to be operational by about Sept. 10.Will be used primarily for infiltration and exfiltration of personnel intoCuba. Ray also says he has been offered a 210 ft. Corvette, flying aVenezuelan flag and owned by Spaniards friendly to JURE. Said he could extendoperations along the south coast of Cuba for as much as 2 3 weeks withthis vessel. Ray was interested in whether or not KIM flights were to beresumed into Cuba as he is hopeful of returning by legal means which wouldnot pose as many difficulties as present Mexican and Spanish air travelconditions.Ray says he hoped to soon penetrate the Cuban delegation to the U.N.Said his contact with Ambassador Lechuga, through a woman member of theJURE, continues, but without significant progress. Lechuga is mostfriendly towards her but does not wish to discuss any of his problems withher.Rodriquez recommends continuation of monthly $10,000 payments to Jure andan additional $15,00 to cover cost of vessels to be acquired.-- total of$25,000 monthly for 6 months.4.  Cable to Director from JMWAVE, dated 24 August 1963 #232228z    Ray Mexican visa waiver number 50844 issued 3 Sept 62 valid for six months.    hence now expired. Under circumstances, WAVE not mailing to Ray unless    otherwise instructed.5.  Cable to JMWAVE from Director, dtd 24 Aug 63 Cite Dir. 63774 Please    air mail as Ray will need to procure new waiver.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerVolume X continued111102435. Cable to(San Jose, Caracas, Santo Domingo,) Mexico Cityk JMWAVE   From: Director dated 31 August 63Ray departing 29 Aug. on trip to first three addees. Attempting renew Mexican visa waiver for travel there later. Purpose of trip to solicit political backing, raise funds, tighten JURE organization, streamline communication and establish take-off points for operations against target.7. Cable to Director from JMWAVE dtd 7 Sept 63, Ref WAVE 3895Reported conversation with Ray's sister-in-law wherein she stated Ray visited her home on 30 August to say goodby. He was going to be infiltrated into Cuba and would not see her for some time. Said he was not in accord with certain U.S. officials on Cuban policy and has no confidence in U.S. ability to liberate Cuba. Said he had refused two invitations extended by RFK to discuss Cuban situation.8. Document transfer and Cross Reference dtd 10 Sept 63[ UFG-03590 ]   Ray arrived secretly in Miami from Puerto Rico, had secret meeting with Manuel Quiza Docal, LDR of Cubanos Libres, in which Quiza officially connected his organization to JURE for all action. Later traveled to N.Y.C. to purchase c-4 explosives.9. Cable to Director from JMWAVE dtd 11 Sept 63, report from AMTAUP-2]   who spoke with Rogelio Cisneros on 6 Sept. Cisneros stated Ray departed for Costa Rica on 5 Sept to interview President Orlich. Said on Ray's last meeting with RFD, the private secretary of President Romulo Betancourt was present. Cisneros said JURE objective is to have different prominent figures in Latin American governments witness promises made by U.S. govt. Cisneros said JURE not obligated to report military or political plans to CIA but CIA obligated to deliver to JURE all military equipment needed to fight Castro. Delivery of equipment will be on high seas from a CIA boat to JURE boat which will proceed to Cuba.10. Cable to Director from JMWAVE, dated 6 Sept 63. Elania Germania (Bernal) de Paula reported she learned from her brother-in-lay, Manuel Ray, that he had recently been in Europe negotiating arms purchases in Belgium. Contact man for purchase of Col. Ramon Barquin.11. Cable to Director from MEXI dtd 27 Sept 1963 #6301[LITAMIL-2 approached by Julio Lanier on behalf of Ray and JURE. Want to start military operation against Cuba using Mexico as a base. Lanier says Ray receiving money from Venezuela. L-2 is a CIA agent Cuban citizen living in Mexico. Mexican station wants to keep him clean of overt exile activity.SECRET