14-00000 age I. Cuban Government Financial Straits. (Ref. PARI 9067, IN 73872, I February 65) AYWHIP-T added some additional comments on the silver payments cited in ref. AMWHIPel stated that the Cubars were apparently very anxious to soll the silver cited in Ref. Actually AMVWHIP-1 stated that the total anount of the payments would be in the neighborhood of $350,000 and this included antiques, postage stamps, silver bullion, and “wor«ed" silver articles. AHUHIP alsoygtated that he had been asced if he would be willing/buy $100,000 worth of silver on the spot, the cash to be placed in a reputable international ban«. This discussion had been carried on by international telephone with Pepin Sanchez, brother-in-law of Celia Sanchez, and Jose Iglesias Lopez, good friend of AMMHIP-1 and former Havana Jeweler. AM#HIP-1 talxed to the above in Havana from the Cuban Embassy, Paria. This $100,000 was a part of the total $360 ,000 mentioned above. AMWHIP-1 turned down the gale, stating that he did not normally deal in silver, and wags net sure of the valus of the worked items offered for sale. AMWHIP-1 atated that this sale was to be executed on behalf of Castro personally and did net necessarily reflect the overall financial picture of the Cuban government. AMWHIP-1 stated that AMLASH~1 had told him that auch an action was typical of Castro, who in many instances, conducted business arrangements of his own, without regard or without consultation, with the members of his government normally involved in Cuban national finances. AMMHIP-1 stated that UNSNAFU-19 algo had intimated the above. AMMHIP-1 stated that he believed that thig money was needed for the downpayment on two factories which had been purchased by the Cubans in Great Britain. He also stated that he believed these factories were for the processing of agricultural products of some type. Also, concerning the silver, according to AMWHIP-1, that 30% had been reduced to bullion and that the rest consisted of “wor<ed" silver articles (antiques, art treasures, jewelry, etc.) AMMHIP stated that this entire offering of silver antiques, etc. } had eventually been gold on the spot in Havana for cash to @nm unknown person of Turzish/Italian bac«cground. AMVHIP tried to find out the identity of the person but neither UNSNAFU~19, in person, nor Iglesias, by phone, would ; Peveal the identity of the buyer. AMWHIP-1 offered to write ; " OF as< Iglesias for the name, but we cautioned against it : as shoving undue interest in the matter. AMWHIP~1 was told “that 4f he ever saw Iglesias in person and could safely ag« him he should do so together with any details he could obtain about the transaction, as it was related to Cuban fimancial problens. AIHIP-1 stated that on his return to » . | | | } “| -4 | we BEES Gained meteetbeinseuts ntasen yo tant Rane oR NEO ero a ROR LO Aer 5 yearned amends netetneRNN ft sen eenG cust at eKte it ene eR Y een ws nie tn room Ae Bn me * > tone acne rete a wh eer ee
4400000 ft -G= i the Paria Asbesssdor's conference in Madrid, UNSNAFU-19 carried & very large trun: in his car. It was go heavy that the rear of i the car was clearly weizghted-down, AMWHIP speculated that this trunk had been brought to Madrid by Arnold RODRIGUFZ Camps and was turned over to UNSNAPU-19 prior to the latter's return to Paris. in connection with this, AMWHIP-~] received a phone call from AMLASH-1 from Paria stating that UNSNAFU~19 was voilng te Geneva on the 18th of February and had invited AMLASH~1. AMLASH~1 declined the invitation, due to his desire to return to Havana via Madrid on the 23rd of thig month. On the morning of the 19th of February AMVHIP-1 received a call fros AMFHT Pa? stating that UNSNAFU-19 was driving to Geneva on the 19th. He had with him some $11,000 in silver articles. A@RIP-2, who saw the items, said that the "stuff was cheap” (meaning inferior workmanship and quality). m. AMLASH-1, Morale and Finances. We then breached the tepic of A Ba and present frame of miad after our refusal to give him $10,000 that he requested for operational uses. AMWHIP=l atated that he thought AMLASH-~1 was not overly disturbed by thia, but that in general he was somevhat upset by the fact that he had even entered into negotiations with AMBIDDY-1, objecting to his “political mentality". It might be noted that AMJEIP-1 also stated his reservations about AHMBIDBDY-1. Frou this, we derived the feeling that AMLASH~1 and AM#HIP=1 both had strong but unspecified reservations about the motivation and morality of AMBIDDY-1. AMLASH said that due to this reservation of AMLASH-l‘'s, and due to the relative newness of the econtect, AMLASH-1 was extremely reluctant to taxze any money from AMBIDDY—l, _which, of courge, in the end he did not. A¥WHIP-1 stated that AMLASH felt that he had been pushed by the Americans into a basically unwanted relationship with AMBIDDY-1. AILMHIP-1 Stated that he, as well as AMLASH~1 were still baffled at the American reluctance to deal across the board on all matters. with AMLASH-1. He stated that AMLASH-1 had received certain itens from AMBIDDY-1 that he was not able to obtain from the Americans. AMMHIP-1 made it a point te state that AMLASH~1 noted inmediately and pointedly that the items provided to his by AMBIDDY~1 were not homemade nor apparently one-of-cind iteus. (the inference here being quite clearly conveyed to the undersigned wag that these items obviously came from commercial sources.) mean macrormente® + AbD Av on 4 eohouneere a da bees ae me hee wanes eS de see te ee ¥ ® an . “Seho team emranmauceii enntinntenteipteittone orn Sacand aaguniteesRitnne setae ae Sup CER EFS we nna Aut oo goto ” wey 1 - ene nD OEP gag a bade 6 eee 1S nee aL MIs wet evn, sechatanaanenaenenee ates omen co 3 aig a ot ty . f a. The Subject of the Funds Requested by AMLASH. AWHIP stated that se were absolutely necessary for AWLASH to seep people of hig choice in particular jobs where they could be of Patuken caer} Lets Bobttechbes Lr 8k Sad ey enon ere Re eae nen oA 4 CR ee - a ina MEE TRR Rete mt he AAO ae ites cnet Melee get mak Sele ah fa BENT Rae ee) dbs tent 5 cial Stint erda Gilad ino i bet Se Gas 3 “aah ’ iis we sinc =
14-00000 . =Ju~ Critical values to AMLASH in any Plans he would fornulate. (AMTHIP Cited, for @zemple, Comandante Hieves, comandante . Of tae Port of Havana, who in hig bosition 16 of great value to AMLASH@1 for obvious reasons.) AMWHIP-1 atated that this subsidy money permitted these people to remain in Place by Providing an addition to their incomes, who otherwise doe te the high coet of living today in Havana, would be cozpelled for economic reasong to seek euployzent elsewhere. The undersigned then asked the rather pointed question of whether OF not AMLASH-1 got any of the money that he needed, ° eaid, “Ye&, I gave it to hin", We asked hin how guch and be hesitated. After a little discussion and a direct question, be etated that he had Given $7,000 to AMLASH@-1, AMBHIP.l - etated that ANLASH-1 dig hot, ia fact, have the money yet and that the moneg- would be given to hin probably this weekend (20-21 February) in Paris by ANWHIP-2. AMTHIP-] gtated that AMMEIP-2 had becone davolved in the traneaction because he - had to appeal to him for help in raising the #oney in a fairly confidential’ manner. 4rrangesesnts to give ANLASH-] soney . during his stay in Kadria had fallen through, AMKVHIP had - learned, thua the Peason for AKVHIP-9's being forced to go oe to Paris in order toa Sive it to him this weekend, ARWHIP-1 Sls stated that ANLASH-1 had asked Jose Iglesias 1. Havana aS ’ for some 3,000 pesos. Iglesias was not able tO raise the sum at the time requested. Whether or not he is attempting to do SO nov, or has succeeded. in doing so during AMLASH-1 ‘a absence, 4a not known at this time. It should be noted that: dering discussiocas concerning the AMBIDDY/AMLASH relationship, AMPHIP atated that AMBIDDY had told AMLASH of at least sxe portion of Bis connections with the Americans. AM@HIP-1 atated that he had relationship as &lluded to by AXNVHIP-]. - .O. Por the record, AISMHIp-) again stressed the fact that be felt that he could broduce more information and better serve EUBARK interests if he had & case officer who knew 0112 aspects _ of the AMLASH complex and the cast of other Cuban charecters in Burope in whom there Wes an interest and to whom AMAHIP-1 had access. Be emphasized that Paris case office (and , ‘ Presumably other European-based case officers) % ehom he . bas dealt) wag wery helpful and that he enjeyed their relationship, bet that there was en obvious lack of Gepth of knowledge of 211 aspects of an AMLASH-AMpaip Operation and also of those Principally ahr se um boat a eget og abies a) LAS Qu EE Ne oe A beh an bho ede hes
14-00000 aol} en TAO Oe at mh Ae tite an involving only AMVHIP. He felt that he could be more effective with continuous guidance and direction during hig European Bojourns. (AMVHIP also implied that the case officers were . understandably busy with their many lecal probiems and could not devote as much time as possibly was desirable to AMWHIP-1's ease. On the other hand, AMWHIP=l delicately submitted that if he was willing to taxe the tine for the operations, and if im fact they were worthwhile and necessary, we should make every reasonable effort to glean the most benefit fron hig effortea. in Summary, if feasible, he prefers to deal with one case officer on all aspects of his operational activity. Nate te Ae ite ati = - AMLASH~-1, According to ANWHIP<-1, he and AMLASH-1 have established an open code for signalling his desire for exfiltraticn or to inform AMVHIP-] when the date of his Attempt will be. Exfiltration involves the use of birthday greetings to Loretta Sylvia indicate exfiltration froa Matanzas or Miramar, respectively. AMBIDDY~1 presumably has the details for execution oace he is informed of the xeyword by AMWHIP-1., . The Attempt ia te pe noted by any mention of the name SIMON, together with a date, which is IT.. a Ae Sy 2 ere ee EERE ROARS he th? Pi Ae eee stp LG ote mate Pp. Deception Ploy (Rumor plant with UNSNAFU~19). _In response to the request for bis opfnton on: this subject aiter it had been outlined ag agreed upon at Headquarters, AMVHIP-1 stated that he thought that he could carry this off without UNSNAFU-19 being Suspicious. He etated that this type of information would have to come forth at the right moment in @ natural manner, and during a rather lengthy personal meeting. He felt that to do this by telephone or letter would be totally out of keeping with his normal rélationship with UNSNAFU-19 aad that it should not be done in that manner. In response to the suggestion, howewer, he said that it could be done if his stopping off in Paria to see UNSNAFU<-19 too: place as a part of & normal] business trip to Europe. He also stated that he felt be had to have something upon which to peg the story. AMWERIP-] agreed with the feasibility of the suggestion of putting him in teuch with a reputable businessman in New Yors, who has good ; Génnections in Government circles in Washington and whom he conceivably could have xnown for sose time as a result of a normal business relationship. AMWHIP-~1 agreed to return to BZurope in .we@ or three weex«g especially to perform this tas. He was in agreement with the undersigned's idea that, in order to play it as safely as Possible, thie @geeting with UNSNAFU-19 should not take place at least until after the 24th of February, the expected return date of AMLASH-1 to Havana. Both. for this \ a Se SALA tent OR ERR TD He SNE She ey ose AOE GLeN AR et ttt tame sah veteran seme ¢ SR RETR ete tet eA ee ROTO OSL ole MLN ee SPORE RAT | SiO ARRO Yh Bont Astee , af ‘ : . canthcaasvamanessisttiln we 4 amero ettnaiens ueventeret stnantone aa:fot els Lnianenere decrease a. mn Jihte Mele deeartyee eae IgA oe atau “hy oe i rs het 4 baud woof 4 ° ‘ . : ‘ mmnfaammsine sony eel ean ects 3 Sed a Teac acta AR Me BE ae ore ac tones emrnes © + pane Sesame 1 yor
14-00000 Heyht ott =Ga Te erento element eet en sam q Feaseon and for AMWEIP-s own husiness matters, we will prozrag his return to Europe for sometime during the firet er second weeks of March 1965. AMUHIP-1 wag told that arranzements would be geande for hig te «now about, or actually to meet, the ostensible Source of this information in New Yor< sometiae during the last week of February or the firat weex of March. He was told also te xeep in touch with the undersigned in the event of any news received from Europe conceraing AMLASH-1 or any of the @ast¢ of characters in this menorandus. eveereanetCEA NCTE en, yper geste OT 4 The meeting terminated at 1610 hours and there were ‘ ne inoidences of a security nature to be reported. + 4 | | | | 4 i * HES 3 Seg Nagin ET EON: ESARAR, «eminem le entre Ma NNE OE ota AE SA BRS 7 TE ti SOHO ay pee eet pot HS RET ale = ae ‘ ° _— NN ti oh ET yet