TE = yd yd wy ae Classification: ___ SECRET. 7. ‘3 oth, (This form is to be used for material extracted from ClA—controlled documents.) BARKER, 1961 was paid to Customs to retrieve the B-25 confiscated earlier from Diaz Lanz. Fiorini mentioned the CIA agent involved as "Barker." Also said Pedro Diaz Lanz preparing for goodwill tour. Hunt's investigation disclosed that th - -$2800. came from a personal loan to Pedro 2 Diaz Lanz by Saralegui. Barker said 7 he met Fiorini on only one occasion with a group of people, and did not see him before or since. (From Pedro Diaz Lanz file) May 1961 Barker reporting on meetings in New York City of CRC leaders. June 1961 Barker contacts Hunt as "last resort" to straighten citizenship status. Barker no longer case officered, but handled administratively b = formerly Hunt's administrat “assistant. - oe _ Vv July. Barker travels to Washington to see , Hunt: work on citizenship problem. Hunt introduces Barker to his next case officer,| pf SMWAVE, July 17 Barker reporting re: Brigade prisoners sent to negotiate ransom. (Reinaldo Pico one of the two in the tenrman negotiating group who refused to retur to Cuba as promised. His defection from the group caused some animosity from other eixles. Originally cleared for Approval in September 1960. Reporte to Barker fonxJGCE‘in-1963 and JURE in 1964.) In 1969 reported to be working in Venezuela for Minister of the Inter ior, where Luis Posada employed.) Barker reports that the prisoners are fed well and morale is high, but they are bitter toward the United States. Barker reported to have had difficultie Classification: = j Classified by derivation: > 2OGOLE3 re ry
Classification: ___S=CRET (This form is to be used for material extracted from ClA—controlled documents.) BARKER, 1961 Cuban exile who are venting their wrath about the Bay of Pigs fiasco to Barker. 7. “GE “Gh. August 4 [__}ana Hunt confer with the Genera Counsel, CIA, about Barker's citizensh August 17 . Barker's contract extended. Pay = $400 ‘ , ' September 21 Y Hunt requests $500 per month retroacti e to November 1, 1960 for Barker. ty . October oe Barker meets with Jose Miro Cardona at Miro's request. Miro yearns for “good old days with Bender and Hamilton.” Miro's friendly attitude toward Barker deemed suspicious. October 21 “ Qverflight over Cuba with Bill Johnson, Robert Swanner, Frank Fiorini and. Alexand Rorke .as participants. 1962 . January 17 Parole expired. f March 16 INS has file on Barker as of this date. g Reports nothing derogatory. March 18-28 Travelled to Caracas, Venezuela, catenf bly for fight of Doug Vaillant, prize fighter who Barker manages, but went to apply for immigrant visa to U.S. April Contract extended one year, over signa ture of William Harvey. August Regular progress reports for Barker's activities begin.» Contacted Aldo Vera Serafin. Santiago Alvarez, Jr. 2060159 .. Classification: ; | Classified by derivation:
* : Classification: | (This form is to be used for material extracted from ClA—controlled documents.) BARKER, 1962 ‘October November November il , December oo "1963 January February April Classification: 206 Ole wd SECRET Investigating Orlando Bosch and Alpha 66. Gave verbal report regarding Veci Investigating Rorke's activities through leads from Frank Fiorini. l First report with Fiorini as source. Fiorini source of reports almost every month from this point on. Very tense month. Return of Brigade prisoners. Orange Bowl speech by Kernne Kennedy's statements accepted in general by exile community, according to Barker report, except’ with right reactionary elements knwon as the "Palm Beach =f who are developing a plan of attack against administration policy. Barker told not to associate with Varona and must deal with exiles through cut- outs. Barker reports re: operations by Rorke and Fiorini; rift in Brigade 2506 caused by Enrique Llaca. Report from Carlos Hernandez that he was invited to join a new Brigade orga i zation, Barker also reports on’ operations by Rorke from information given by Bill Johnson and Frank Fiorini. — Barker takes a "Cover" trip to Puerto Rico, involving two weeks vacation and a prize fight. Met Bernard Reichardt who was surprised to learn Barker's citizenship problem had not been taken care of. Barker reports on the arrest of Evelio Duque in Rorke's boat, VIOLYN III, fro information given by Fiorini. _— ~ | Classified by derivation: ee ae, Us ara : Biel
ERE yd yd amar — ——— a ae nd Classification: ___5=CP=* (This form is to be used for material extracted oe from ClA——controlled documents.) BARKER, 1963 , - in air strike over Cuba with Diaz Lanz brothers; a tempest is created in Miam over the withdrawal of monetary. support for. Jose Miro Cardona and the CRC. May 24 Barker planned to use the good offices of Manuel "Cuco" de Leon or Luis Somoz ys ‘to see Manuel Artime in Nicaragua. May Barker reports. Fiorini to participate § _ ‘(Miguel de Leon Rojas was interviewed by the g fa FBI on May 25, 1964, in connection with the a investigation into allegations that Quentin Pino Machado was to have rescued Oswald after the assassination and arranged for his trans- port to Cuba. Miguel de Leon was named as a source of this information. Miguel de Leon is a former Congressman from Cuba, living in Coral Gables at the time of his FBI interview. He told the FBI that he heard the story at the home of Sixto Mesa, although he could not remember who had related the episode. He said he was aware of the fact that Machado, during 1959, had been appointed by Fidel Cas as Cuban Ambassador to Nicaragua, that he’ sequently was declared persona non grata, and that he had served in Mexico on’a Cuban assign~ ment to investigate activities directed agains the Castro regime.) May 24 Marcos Diaz Lanz trying to patch up differ ences between Fiorini and Pedro Diaz Lanz. June Barker reports Frank Fiorini informati to the effect that Fiorini received tw phone calls from General Clare Chenaul in California, regarding participation in anti-Castro activities. Chenault suggested the exiles contact the Chine nationalists to request aid. Barker also reported on the Diaz Lanz brothers. He also reported that Pedro Martinez Fraga, an officer in the CRC, would provide him with information on that group. June oe Marcos invites Fiorini to join raid against Classification: __Cvba_ on _ 6/15. i | Classified by derivation:  2ECOL26
CA BA AB B Classification: ___S=CRET (This form is to be used for material extracted from ClA—controlled documents.) BARKER, 1963 July July August 22 August 21 August September 12 September 24 by Hunt's administrative assistant, ‘os in May 1961. _ Chicago, Ill, Barker reports on information from Fiorini regarding the Diaz Lanz bro- thers' raid. Fiorini, Marcos, and Pedro involved in p to drop anti-U.S., anti-CIA and anti-Artime leaflets over Cuba. Fiorini to act as co- pilot and unidentified person was assigned task of making press release from Mexico City. Pedro Diaz Lanz intercepted on his way to Weir Williams ranch in preparation for raid. Raid rescheduled. Barker contract extended one year. 500 not Hunt requests reimbursement for previously claimed. Given t With the cooperation of Fiorini, Barker able to keep the Station informed on Diaz Lanz activities in time to thwart plans. Also turned up possible lead toward penetration Julio Lobo activities Reported on creation of the JGCE, with Reinaldo Pico as Secretary of Labor. The report by Barker lists all the group's officers with red underlining the names of Felipe Rivero Diaz, forme Brigade member, and Pico. ~“~a." ~aa,  sohnson! informs Barker on plans for “strike against Cuba using napalm bombs. Cancellation date on letter from Mario Coubi to Bernard Barker, British Embas Moscow, USSR. 7 Coubi reutrn address is Apt. 3208 West Marina Tower, 300 North State St., Photo attached dated 8/ "Tt seems ages since we last met, and a matter of fact it is, but I hope you won't have to read this twice to find out where it came from." vu GA “Gh | Classified by derivation: oc _ op
Classification: __secrer (This form is to be used for material extracted from ClA—controlled documents.) BARKER, 1963 September November: 3 November 5 November 14 November 25 November 14 November-December 1964 February anna _ Classification: Barker receives information (from PicoJregarding the JGCE and Paulino Sierra. Jack Griffin said to have been working with Bosch this month, making two strikes over Cuba. Pedro Diaz Lanz makes a speech criticizing President Kennedy. =a GA GA GA Pico is approached by Ray who is seekin unification of JURE with Sierra's groul ve] Barker reports regarding persistent rumors that Ray produced the defection of Carlos Frangui, a Cuban who fled to -France and reportedly received $200,000 to $300,000, This considered to be consistent with an alleged plot of a deal worked out between the United States and the USSR to overthrow Castro and establish a Tito-type government acceptable to both super poowers. . & ° “AC ' Barker's name appears on CIS censorship list. Barker under investigation as a possible CIS agent. His mail will be intercepted and he will be under sur- veillance. Barker receives information. ‘that Mrs. Eusebio Mujal had been.approached by a U.S. agency with a request that she send her relative, Regino Boti, a member of Castro's cabinet, a memo off ing him the provisional Presidency of Cuba if he would act against Cuba. (Pico) reporting to Barker re: JURE. Barker's contract extended one year. (Johnson| arranging support aspects for | Classified by derivation:
. May 1.26 Classification: . (This form is to be used for material extracted from ClA—controlled documents.) a BARKER, 1964 July 20 - August 21 _ August 7 October 1 November 24 'ixir November 18 December _.CIA personnel by true name? | | SECRET strikes against Cuba by Bosch of the MIRR, who is'planning a strike over Havana. The plane to be used was pur~ chased in Arizona. (pico) reports he was asked to join JURE. ‘Barker is polygraphed in connection with the investigation of possible cIs ties. Nothing derogatory found. Shows he still feels great. affection for Tony Varona. He knows t ollowin Art Avignone, Howar DO” Barker in New York City receiving basi tradecraft training at the request of Desmond Fitzgerald. : State Department reaches the decision that Barker lost his U.S. citizenship, must wait five years then apply for naturalization. i POA granted. . me, Notation in Pedro Diaz Lanz filefby. Droller: "Bender never met Lanz." Reported by INS that Barker file has either been lost or misplaced. Marcos Diaz Lanz reportedly engaged in arms smuggling operation using alias "Pedro _-Garcia." Marcos a member of Minuteman in Florida. Made anti-Johnson statements that is Johnson elected "they", meaning the Minuemen, would have to make armed revolt. Richard Zaragosi tells Barker he would assassinaté Castro 12/20/64. Zaragosi reportedly affiliated with Rolando Masferrer and the anti-Duvalier Haitia Classification: a 4 | Classified by derivation:
206.0139 TE F cnnmeeaanssecadl TTT a a Classification: ___sEcrer (This form is to be used for material extracted . from ClA—controlled documents.) BARKER, 1965 1965 February - April 1966 January April July 31. August 8 1972. (No date) 1974 Classification: Contract extended one year. Receives information regarding a raid by the MIRR from Fiorini and Johnson. Receives information tegarding the ransacking of Varona'ts house. Barker reportedly has theory that Cast using the bolita racket to fund agents in the U.S. CO expresses concern that Barker may becoming too involved with underworld elements. Barker recieved 4 threatening phone cal from an individual identifying himself as "Jerry Walker." — Pico also recently received threatenin phone calls. oe ee ee Barker reportedly has a large number o contacts in the community. He is now used primarily as a refugee debreifer. “Some of Barker's contacts are (suspecte underworld characters. Barker's contract to be extended thru 7/31/66 and terminated 7/31/66. Terminal bonus $1500.- Barker to move to Chicago to work with Rauland Corporation, a subsidiary of Zenith Radio Corp. boss Morales) talking about Barker ays Barker with tell authorities ever thing he knows. © im a. Memo in DCD - instructions not to talk t Barker if contacted. | Classified by derivation: cme
Classification: ___ SECRET (This form is to be used for material extracted from ClA—controlled documents.) BARKER, 1976 1976 Barker sent a letter to the agency 3/31/76 for which Chris Hopkins does a name trace on 3 individuals, presumably mentioned in Barker's letter: Father Jose Leonardo Vazquez Father O'Farrill Marcos Diaz Lanz 1977 7 : Marita Lorenz alleges that Pedro Diaz Lanz . and Frank Sturgis were involved in the bs Kennedy assassination. 200043, Classification: | | Classified by derivation: ee ee \