HW 50529, other country without having more specific infcrmation than that which. Se ose Horaci Republic. ) Ce ec eae _. ee ee ene a, | . . j : . ° } -. . i a - WInformaticn we nave of Romlo Betancourt is to the effect . i ‘that he is one of a group of 14 Latin-anerican newspapermen vho visited — *. ‘Canada from august 6 to 10, 1943, for the purzose of inssecting various  —>_—s; war industries. At that time, Betanccurt wes said to be a writer on . political and economic matters for the Venemelan newspaper ‘Anora.®" ~The Pureau's liaison agent further advised that in discussing .. this matter with the officers at the R0:P Headquarters, the latter stated  .— ‘thet it viould be a nost ctiicult task to endeavor to trace an, funds that might be deposited in banks or in safe deposit boxes in Canada os er transfers of money from Canada either to the United States or some -. — : was furnished. The RC!P have.no knowledge of any accounts in Canada which might have been-opened bd: Betancourt or those associated with hin. They feel that the circularization of the Canadian banks rithowt. more specific inforraticn would be impracticable and alnost certainly — unproductive. The RCLP is hesitant to inquire of other ‘ sovernnent denartrents relative to this matter in/an effort to trace the funds without more specific identifying data. — we om, . et ore iy Re ently a confidential and reliable source ascertained that of2ogrl mez >» @ Dominican Republic national. presently residing in Guba, was scheduled to. zo to lexico City by plane on or about January 10, 1950. The source stated his mission was “to atten:t to repurchase the plane contiscated by the iexican Goverment on or about July 18, 1949, (It is to be noted that arparently the pline referred io rr “was one originally purchased in the United States under 2 valid excort license and was confiscated by the Lexican Government when it was found to have been used in the revolt of Jane 19, 1949, against the Dominican | the above source further advised that Solis and Lopes Clarice were then rerorted to be in the United States to make arrangements for. the purchase cof planes, parts and probably arms for the Venezuelan , . Democratic Action Group. The source was unable, however, to advise as to their present whereabouts in the United States but ascertained that if they were unsuccessful in tneir nission the Guatemalan Government has offered to purchase necessery war materials for the Group fron the United States. The. source indirectly ascertained that the Caribbean Legion and the Venecuelan Group had been in contact with Marion Rozelle Finlsy and Jessie(Vickers for over a month but was unable to ascertain ‘the nature of their business. . oO Docld: 32346367 Page 3
HW 50529 ‘it would be appreciated if you cculd furnish more specific information as to the location of the alleged funds reported to be deposited | ot . by the Accicn Democratica in Canada and the United States. The investigat tion in this matter is contiming « Another. confidential end reliable source has advised that” on Deceaber 20, 1849, Wilson Brown arrived in Eavana, Cube, by plere from Mexico City, and rezistered “at the Hotel Nacional. The source steted Brown remained in Havena until December 26, 1945, when he. returned to Liexico City, by plane checking out of his hot el without paying his bill. The source ascertained that Brow cid not possess. &@ passport and visited the Mexican Consulete in Havena, for the purpose of obtaining a Mexican Tourist Card. In order to establish his identity, Brcvm exhibited a War Department intelligence Division Care Kumber B-165359, which card indicated he had held the ran: of Liajor. Brown was issued a Mexican ‘Tourist Card Humber 40646 The » ‘source ‘stated it was 5 suspected that while Brown was in... Havena, he mey have been in contact with one Eugenio}De eo Sosa, According to this source, De Sosa hes been under investigation because e of suspected activity in connection with the illegel introduction of arms into Cuba ' for the possible purpose of planning en armed revolt against the Goverment of Presideat Carlos Prio Socarrase - The source also advised thot on January 6, 1950, Robert atoreke, Prosident cf the Dreke Shipoing Convany, Incorporated, 52 Boardwey, . _. New York City, was in Havana, and inasmuch as he is the employer of . Brown, paid the letter's bill at the Hotel Nacicnal. At this time ' Dreke indicated that his firm was a foreign freight forwerding company ‘and disclaimed eny knox ‘ledge that Erowm WAS engaged : in illegal arms deals. - As indicated in this Bureau's letter of Jenuary 10, 1950,. The infornetion contained herein is furnished to you confidentially and is not intended for further dissenination. en - Enclosures - - . / - Docld: 32346367 Page 4.— or? |