/ AGENCY: RECORD NUMBER: RECORD _SERIES: AGENCY INFORMATION FBI 124-10279-10056 HO AGENCY FILE NUMBER: CR 105-141949-36 ORIGINATOR: FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: PAGES: SUBJECT: DOCUMENT TYPE: ORIGINAL | CLASSIFICATION: REVIEW_DATE: STATUS COMMENTS: DOCUMENT INFORMATION FBI _ DIRECTOR. FBI 12/08/1970 26 OBA, CORRELATION SUMMARY, SEE REFERENCES, AKA, PLACES, DATES, BOMBING ACT PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Secret NEW 7 CLASSIFICATION: 09/15/1998 UPDATE DATE: Redact . RESTRICTIONS: JFK Act 6 (1)(B) JFK Act 6 (4) DoclId: 323017271 Page 1
DATE: 11-14-2017 o Pe ATE under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 210 7\RoFe} - i wTN ee — “ “th a g he Hai | ABBREVIATIONS | AAG. ANfOL. . cee wee we eee eee eee eee ee Additional information appearing in _ this reference which pertains to _ Orlando Bosch Avila can be found in the main file or elsewhere in this summary. This information may have been received from a different source. | CNM. ce eee ccccccccccecceceeeeeeeees s Cuban Nationalist Movement tS). rr eee Bgercito Secreto Anti-Comunista : (Secret Anti-Communist Army) MIRR, 0. wee ee cee ee cere ee sere eee cee MOVimiento Insurreccional De Recuperacion Revolucionaria (Insurrectional Movement of Revolutionary Recovery) SNFE.L ce cee ecw ee ee eee eee eee eee eee e -DECONG National Front of Escambray Jose Arias Hernandez (protect identity) on 6/16/67 advised that Jose Ramon Egues appeared in the vicinity of Union City, New Jersey after the first of the year, 1967. He began ‘soliciting help for an anti-Castro movement entitled "Tesis Cubana de Guerra". Also at this time he planned to demoralize various anti-Castro movements in the US which were in competition with his own by disrupting their public meetings through the use of \ "rabble rousers". In this effort, Egues had the support of Dr. °- . Orlando Bosch. Bosch had in his possession some cancelled checks which he proposed to use to prove that various anti-Castro groups in the US were nothing but fronts for the US Government. 97 -4194-540 ep.2 Aeprsones ep.e2 -O- DoclId: 323017271 Page 2?
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Hote}. ~ DATE: 11-14-2017 . 4 om, — -~ ; SECRET : 7 ©) Ronflr. zt vised that as of January 27, 1967, Armando Fleites, a tary: der of the Second National Front of Escambray | (105-112098 ) SNFE) Miami, Florida, mentioned that he was interested in attempting to unite SNFE with the MIRR, which was under the leadership of Dr. Orlando Bosch. Fleites said that a possible barrier ‘to any unity with the MIRR would be the insistance of Bosch on being the number one man should the organizations unite.) 193522P098-726 ep.1 3 Z MM-974-S on 2/6/67 advised that Nino Diaz, head of the Ejercito De Liberacton Cubano, (105-160425) had broken relations with the anti-Castro organizations CNM and the Asociacion Nationalista Cubana, Miami, Florida headed by Felipe Rivero and Aldo Rosado. The reason for the break was that Rivero had been talking of possible mutual cooperation with Dr. Orlando Bosch and Diaz had no use for 7 Bos ch (ty - 105-160425-19 ep.1 a Dr. Orlando Bosch was the main speaker at a mass meeting of Cuban exiles held in Manhattan Center, Hotel New Yorker, New York, on 2/19/67. Bosch arrived in New York from Miami, Florida on 0/18/67. (Fisur) | oO (3a ep.1,2 MM-974-S reported that on 4/3/67, Diego Medina, one of ; the leaders of SNFE (105-112098) Miami, Florida, was in contact with Orlando Bosch. They discussed the success of the fund raising campaign of the SNFE and Bosch commented that this was a very appropriate - time to step up the Cuban exile attacks on the Castro Government. No specific plans were discussed but Medina indicated that Bosch had the support of the leaders and members of the SNFE.DK(U-) 1935 17098-73 ep.2 we eee . — . ae - —_—- DoclId: 323017271 Page 3
[Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 usc 2107 Hote;. DATE: 11-14-2017 t CPs, | : . . a lan has q. : yore + : Por py a \ , Mi PCR Ne : wee TOW hey yf This reference sets out information pertaining to the activities and contacts of Orlando Bosch Avila in connection with his duties as head of the MIRR, from 4/22/66 through 4/14/67, in New York, New Orleans, Louisiana and Miami, Florida. These activities included plans to cause a riot during a rally held in Miami on 1/28/67; attempt to raise money for a bombing mission against Cuba on 4/14/67; and his arrest for transporting explosives. 109-584-4522 p.2,7,8 (3.9) Jose Ramon Egues, 500 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY, who was employed at the offices of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, NYC, was interviewed regarding his plans to hold a meeting in NYC on 4/16/67 in an effort to bring various anti-Castro organizations together. Egues on 3/17/67, furnished a list of organizations and representatives who had agreed to participate in the 4/16/67 meeting. The MIRR, represented by Dr. Orlando Bosch was on the list. List set out. 199-584-4516 ep. 1 TP-52-S advised that delegates of anti-Castro organizations in Tampa, Florida, met at the home of Enrique Someillan, 1515 10th Ave., Tampa on 4/29/67 and were addressed by Orlando Bosch of | Miami, who traveled to Tampa accompanied by Marcelino Garcia, also of Miami. Bosch discussed an article which appeared in "Patria", Spanish language newspaper published in Miami. This article named him (Bosch) and others as possible candidates for appointment as officials of Cuba by Fidel, Castro. Bosch denied making any concessions with Fidel Castro.(} Log sou-ksH2 ep. MM-635-S advised that on 5/15/67, Orlando Bosch Avila met with CNM members Miguel San Pedro (105-165031), Orlando Atienza and Julio Pestonit. Bosch claimed that he and Felipe Rivero Diaz had been close friends and that the MIRR and the CNM should cooperate and Rivero should become leader of the anti-Castro movement in the US. The same informant advised that San Pedro appeared. to have been / (continued ) oy fat -4 2 ee ee oan Ne, ~ DoclId: 32301771 Page 4
[Beleased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 Usc 23107 Hote }. DATE: 11-14-2017 “ XQ . Lo Ly (continued ) SECRET in charge of the CNM and that San Pedro and Bosch were good friends. Rivero and Bosch, according to MM- 635-S, had not been good friends, but Since Rivero was,confined, Bosch was exerting considerable influence over the CNM, 105-165031-4 ep.3 Bai MM-974-S advised that Orlando Bosch was among those who attended a meeting held at MIRR headquarters in Miami, Florida, on 5/16/67. This meeting was held to discuss the type of action which could be taken to protest the arrest by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service of Felipe Rivero Diaz, leader of the CNM C8) MM-974-S advised that Luis Gonzalez Grajales head of the Comite De Ayuda A La Resistencia Cubana (105-159634), who was also present at the above meeting, was associated with Orlando Bosch and had been working with Bosch and several others on the mmittee to Fight for the Liberation of Felipe Rivero Diaz" 5 It was noted that it was not known whether the association between Gonzalez and Bosch was limited to the work of this: committee or whether they were involved in other activities (wid ene ae 5 The Miami Office advised’that Cuban exiles in Miami, among the leaders of which was Dr. Orlando Bosch, organized’ a general strike by exiles to take place on 5/23/87 » in protest of Felipe Rivero Diaz's arrest, | It was noted that Rivero, head of the CNM in Miami, was arrested on 5/12/67. 105-165030-4 ep.1 (25) . : AT 97-4194-417 p.4 ' / (9) The following references pertain to a meeting held in NYC on 6/3-4/67 between Ignacio Novo, Secretary General of the New York Branch of the CNM, his brother Guillermo Novo, both of the New York City--Newark area, Dr, Manuel A. DeVarova, head of the Rescate Revolucionaria Democrat ica,, an anti-Fidel Castro organization, and Dr. Orlando Bosch Avila, head of , the MIRR in Miami, Florida. During this meeting the future plans of anti- Castro Cubans were discussed and. these plans centered in Canada. Bosch related during this meeting that the Cuban exiles wanted to show the US Government, the FBI, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service that what action they had taken against Felipe Rivero Diaz, leader of the CNM in Miami, could not stop the Cuban exiles in their fight against Prime Minister Fidel Castro of Cuba. Bosch returned to Miami and contacted CNM and MIRR officials relative to obtaining arms and explosives to continue attacks against Cuban W COPD (continued ) | | | SECRET OO DoclId: 323017271 Page 5
[Beleased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC"2107 Noe}. DATE: 11-14-2017 ' | a - . | . 7 : : | . : : ON é a a ‘ Ne} (continued) targ ets. yo) information covered the period 6/3/67 through 6/26/67. REFERENCE SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER 97 -4194-H6O 7 a -.72 Os -473 . ten -480 p.1,2 25) -516 p.1A,4, 28-31 PF) -5el 23 -522 ae: | -582 p.6 SP —-97-4275-11 p.8,9-92,96 (26) , | -13 p.7,8,13,20-22,24 6) 105-164011-8 p.19-21,23 va ; & This reference pertains to hearings of the SISS on 6/28/67 in Wash., DC. Information regarding the MIRR activities of Orlando Bosch Avila was set out in testimonies of individuals. Lge] 7210-599 ep. 1242 f 4 William Sampok,.. NYC (protect identity), advised on 6/5/67 that Orlando Bosch, leader of the MIRR in Miami, Florida, was in contact with leaders of the CNM in Miami in conn ction with planning for additional terroristic activities. Alw MM-635-S advised that on 7/15/67, Bosch said that he would . have nothing further to do with Miguel San Pedro (105-165031) or with any other CNM members. AL }95-165031-6 ep.l MM-635-S on 7/12/67 advised that Ramon Donestevez (105-147810) had contacted an tunidentified arms dealer in Miami for the purpose | of placing an order for a quantity of arms and explosives. ele (continued ) -6- DoclId: 323017271 Page 6
Ppheasea under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USc 2107 Notes - {7 DATE: 11-14-2017 | | . a _ : | H . 1 NL . 7 (continued ) ee _It appeared that he intended to make available part of them to Orlando Bosch Avila. In the past Donestevez had donated money to Bosch but now will only lend arms .OXj(A) On 7/17/67, MM-635-S further advised that Bosch had recently contacted spe) in connection with the purchase and delivery of the arms 105,-147810-34 ep.1 § Ee fgets vised on 6/8/67 that Pedro Armando Tomas Yanes Y. Ortega - S 70008) formerly headed the MIRR, and represented Dr. Orlando Bosch in the New York--New Jersey areas. x) The same informant also advised that it was his understanding that Pedro Yanes no longer was the representative of the MIRR in the New York--New Jersey areas. 4) f=) Be fsousfer 6/8/67 advised that Yanes had been replaced because ofa Dasi difference of opinion between himself and Bosch. & Diego Gonzalez, a columnist for "El Tiempo", a Spanish © 4 language newspaper published daily in NYC, on 7/27/67, advised that Pedro Yanes was still associated with Bosch in Miami, Florida and that Israel Romero was the representative of the MIRR in the New York area. Add. info. 105-170008-2 p.1-3 ‘ #1 to paragraph 4 | ¢105-168688-6 p.2 . (36) © | # This reference sets out the activities and contacts of Orlando Bosch Avila in Miami, Florida, Ne Jersey and Georgia in connection | with the MIRR from 6/3/67 until 7/28/67.. Bosch attended a meeting . | } of Cuban exiles in New Jersey on 6/3/67 where plans and activities (continued ) Meee oe ee - ~- - =. —_— eee le --— on — --- DoclId: 323017271 Page fF
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 ‘Hote }- DATE :, 11- ;i4- 2017 ' (continued ) for future bombings were discussed, the cooperation between the MIRR and CNM was set out and prosecution of MIRR members in connection with their indictments by a Federal Grand Jury in Miami and Macon, Georgia. Becguge of these indictments Bosch's plans had been. curta 69 so(W) 109-584-4574 ep.6-9 (Ai) MM-635-S advised that from May through June, 1967, the CNM and MIRR were cooperating and maintained very friendly relations. In July, 1967, Orlando Bosch said he would no longer cooperate with the CNM and accused the CNM of being dishonest with him. In November, 1967, Felipe Rivero, leader of the CNM, in Miami, said that Bosch was a traitor to the Cuban exile cauge,and he had discontinued cooperation with him some months previously AU) It was noted that Bosch and five other MIRR members were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Miami under piracy and illegal exportation of arms on 7/19/67. 109-584-4605 p.6 LE ar. 2 . 97 -4194-583 Add. isafo. T par. 2 | 97 74194-628 | Koring fe 1/29/68, advised that Angel Estevez, -| Cuban oes at = contacted Orlando Bosch in an attempt to get Bosch to cooperate ath the Ejercito Secreto Anti-Comunista (Secret Anti- Communist Army) (105-175210), an anti- Fidel Castro organization of Cuban exiles in Miami, Florida. 4. 105-175210-5 ep.1 p 8. °. | JOG CAYIFITS sO & DoclId: 323017271 Page &
(jpeleased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote DATE: 11-14-2017 Il | f. ; : . aN — . i “SEC; RET i NY-5938-S advised that Ignacio Novo (97-4275) had informed him that a meeting of Cuban exiles was to be held at the Woodstock Hotel, NYC, on 2/3/68 and Dr. Orlando Bosch Avila was expected to attend. (2) . On 2/5/68, this i rmant advised that Bosch did not attend the above necting MOL) 974 75-18 p.13,14 S31; br 194-779 ep.l T “97-4194-783 ep.1 —_ ep.13,14 3 On 2/14/68 Hector Cornillot Llano (105-94261), 921 SW 5th Avenue, Miami, Florida, during an interview in connection with various bombing matters in the Miami area, advised that he was not personally acquainted with Dr. Orlando Bosch Avila. 105-94,261-36 p.7 YP By letter dated 4/8/68, the New York Office advised that they were unable to come up with any potential suspects in the CNM (97-4194) or MIRR who might. be furnishing information to the Cuban Intelligence Service, The MIRR in New York was a small, non-functional organization, which, according to Pedro Yanes, a member of its National Board, disbanded about a year and a half ago. According to Yanes all direction and activity stemed from the Miami area and in particular, from .| Dr, Orlando Bosch Avila, , According to Yanes, Bosch directed all activity in the NIRR- RY WL) | o7- oe) -829 L_ DoclId: 323017271 Page 3
(Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USc 23107 Hofey. DATE: 11-14-2017 a a von ; a | Guillermo Miguel, (105-181038) 561 West 143rd St., NYC, on 6/13/68 advised that. he was a member of an anti-Castro organization called Cuban Power. He denied knowledge of any bombings alleged to having been made by members of Cuban Power. He also denied knowing various Cubans who resided in the New York area including Orlando Bosch Avila. Add. info. 105¢181038-2 p.4,7 3 MM-847-S advised that Orland Bosch attended a meeting of a number of Cuban leaders held on 6/8/68 at the offices of the SNFE (105-112098), Miami, Florida. This meeting was described as a "meeting of the.democratic revolutionary organizations". (#% “ Ricardo Morales Navarette (protect identity), on 6/25/68, advised that on the previous date he had met Orlando Bosch at the offices of SNFE. Bosch advised that he had participated in a unity meeting of four principal anti-Castro organizations which included the MIRR and the SNFE, 105~-112098-773 ep.3 (33) a MM-635+S advised that on 7/2/68, Felipe Rivero, leader of the CNM in Miami, Florida, told Miguel San Pedro (105-165031) razthat Orlando Bosch had questioned Rivero as to why Rivero had not RGtended a unity meeting (date not given) held at the Miami “€OPonial Hotel, Rivero said that Bosch told him that the Novo - brothers, CNM members from New York and New Jersey had attended, but Rivero believed Bosch was being sarcastic, knowing of the dissention in the RE . an ep.4 3 ee: er -~10- Ve ee ae oe --- --—-- —_ DoclIda: 323017271 Page 10
’ Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992? (44 USc 3107 H DATE: 11-14-7017 , ‘This reference is the translation of an anonymous FORE... in Cuban exile bombing activities. Included was Orlando Bosh, Miami, Florida. (ys The following references appearing in the file captioned "Anti-Fidel Castro Activities" set forth information furnished by various informants as to the movements of Orlando Bosch Avila in the Miami, Florida area during June and July, 1968. These informants were in close contact with Bosch and accounted for his whereabouts, automobiles used and have identified associates of Bosch. REFERENCE , SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER 109-584-4679 p.2 ( 71020 p.1,2 rs 46) -4093 p.1,2 -4.706 p.1 ia ups) MM-974-S on 8/2/68 advised that a meeting had been held the previous night at the offices of the SNFE, in Miami, Florida. Orlando Bosch of the MIRR was among those who attended. Plans were discussed to organize and stage a demonstration in the vicinity of the Republican National Convention (157-9760) on Miami Beach, Florida on 8/5/68. Of : 1365 9700-99 p.l YoA37 9760-148 ep.1 2 Oscar Angulo Reyes (protect identity) advised that representatives of 18 Cuban exile organizations held a meeting in Miami, Florida on 8/3/68, at which time it was decided to cancel their plans to picket the Republican National Convention (157-9760) (continued ) a- SEOR rr { Doclda: 32301721 Page il . Gated 7/16/68 at New York which sets forth the names of several individuals in the Miami, New York and New Jersey areas who were allegedly involved CS a
fj Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 3107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-7017 SE ry . ‘ é , ~ : . aa ai J ( . . ca s % i } £ ' wo MN . . (continued ) on 8/5-10/68 at Miami Beach. Orlando Bosch Avila influenced the representatives present to cancel the picketing. é 157-9760-149 ep.1. da Gabriel Abay Jach (105-128385) on 8/7/68, was interviewed regarding alleged Cuban Power activities in NYC. He advised that Orlando Boseh Avila was "well-known" to him. 1055128385-23 MM 1337-S advised that from June 21 to June 23, 1968, a unity meeting of 16 Cuban revolutionary organizations took place at the Miami Colonial Hotel, Miami, Florida. This meeting gave birth to the formation of the Direccion Central de Organizaciones Revolucionarias Democraticas Cubanas (105-190768). Among the organizations and delegates attending was the MIRR headed by Orlando Bosch. (@(W-} The same informant advised that this meeting, Bosch bitterly attacked the FBI and the CIA ye > ee investigative activities with regard to the Cuban situation gl (u) Lon 8/26/68, MM 4ge-s] He 4... that the Central Direction had issued a press release dated 8/20/68, which announced the ‘appointment of the work committee and officials. Dr. Orlando Bosch was listed as a member of the Military Commission. Add. info. 10374997082 ep. p.2,3,4,6 IA; . G3 paragraphs 1 and 2 109- 584 - 4699 ep.1-3 (LY) gS. paragraph 1,2 157-9760-21 ep.2 Pf) -12- : a ee - . oo _ _J Doclda: 323017271 Page 12
[Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Hofey. DATE: 11-14-2017 Ey : C : . ant , a 1 ac Goi dvisea that on the night of 9/11/68, he had been with ator? nfi2usfy and had been introduced to two men: One of these men was Puly Tamayo (105-152197). Constanzo said that no further bombings were planned at that moment but that they would continue and mentioned that he was working with Orlando Bosch, head | of the Cuban Power Ricardo Morales Navarrete (protect identity) advised that Tamayo and Constanzo were part of an organization which used the name "7 of December Cuban Secret Organization" Miami, Florida. aa (sR) tt ep.3 On 9/16/68, Ricard Morales Navarrete, PSI (protect identity), advised that on 9/15/68, Orlando Bosch said he had recently told Juan Garcia Cardenas that within three days three Polish ships, the "Polancia"” and two others would arrive at the Miami Harbor. Bosch told Garcia he would let Garcia use a recoilless rifle to shoot at one of these ships. Omar Soto (105-181037) was present, according to Bosch, when this discussion took place. Soto claimed to be an expert with such a rifle. The same informant: further advised that on the next day, Bosch found out that Garcia and Soto had been looking around Miami for a man who could fire this rifle. Bosch expressed disgust with Garcia and Soto. 105-181037-8 ep.2,3,4 Arturo Rodriguez Vives (105-183965), 2304 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC, on 9/17/68 during an interview advised that he was 4 propagandist for Cuban Power and until two weeks ago was a spokesman for Cuban Power in NYC, He stated he was appointed to this position by "Ernesto" leader of the Cuban Power. He further stated that two weeks ago at a meeting he attended in Miami, Florida, all releases by Cuban Power . would now be made by "Ernesto". He stated that there would be no | more bombings in the US by Cuban Power on orders from "Ernesto" whom he refused to identify further. He stated that "Ernesto" would make a nationwide release in 45 days concerning the aims of Cuban Power and at that time the various ofther Cuban groups would be under "Ernesto" X 1945 783905-* ep.4 ST_174-1-34-855 (ffi) ~"&  (eontinued) -1T4- Doclda: 323017271 Page 153
FReleased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotey - 4 ~~ (continued) Correlator's Note: Orlando Bosch Avila, who created the Cuban Power, used the pseudonym "Ernesto" when issuing press releases which claimed credit for various bombings. Francisco Molina, PSI (protect identity), on 9/18/68 | furnished information pertaining to ESA (105-175210) plans to place an explosive charge on a Russian ship which was due in Port of Miami, ~ Florida during the week of 9/21-27/68. The same informant advised that it was believed that the explosives, detonator and rockets were delivered by Cuban females to Juan Garcia Cardenas, who was associated with the Cuban Power group of Orlando Bosch Avila in Miami which had claimed credit for numerous bombings. 105-175210-16 p.3 ar Jose Yeber, 3094 NW 13th St., Miami, Florida, on 9/18/68 advised that he knew of no past, present or proposed bombing activities by him or any other persons. He stated he had never met Orlando Bosch, and did not know Bosch's associates, who were suspected of placing bombs on ships. (Ay p.2 MM-974-S on 9/26/68 advised that he had received information that Evaristo Garcia Sarmiento had replaced Julio Carlos Perez Y Perez (105-165140) as the liaison man between Orlando Bosch, head of the MIRR and the CNM, Miami. It was reported that Perez had been ba replaced as a result of a disagreement on tactics with Bosch. It was also indicated that the CNM people were angry with Bosch because they believed that the MIRR was responsible for placing a bomb near a flower shop which belonged to a CNM member./(¥W Tm Add. info. 105-165140-15 ep.4 c> wy) 7 a] DoclIda: 323017271 Page i4
f Released under the John F.. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hofey. \ DATE: 11-14-2017 eee re : Oba ky} ( oo ( \ Ns a au MM-974-S on 9/26/68 advised that Armando Fleites, military leader of SNFE (105-112098) Miami, Florida, claimed that he was working with another exile leader, Orlando Bosch, in making plans for the organization of a group of 100 men to infiltrate Cuba. 42) (Say ees ep.l MM-974-S advised that during a CNM (97-4194) meeting in Miami, Florida, on 10/5-6/68, CNM members agreed that they were obliged to support Orlando Bosch Avila, since he had been active in support of Rivero when the latter was arrested in 1967 .eQ(U) It was noted that Felipe Rivero Diaz was the National Director of the CNM. Add. info. vip p.2,5 Eduardo Antonio Diaz-Fonseca, 41 Schalk St., Newark, New Jersey on 10/0/68 during an interview advised that he had never belonged to any Cuban refugee or exile organizations including the CNM (97-4194). He stated the he had no knowledge of any of the recent bombings which had taken place in the US. He further stated that he did not know Orlando Bosch Avila. Add. info. 9774194-943 p.19A, 32 Pf) The following references appearing in the file captioned . Poder Cubano, (Cuban Power) set out the activities, contacts and close associates of Orlando Bosch Avila from 6/3/67 through 10/11/68. Cuban Power was a new Cuban exile organization composed of top leaders of MIRR, headed by Bosch. Bosch claimed that this organization was responsible for sending of explosives in packages by mail’ to Cuba.- Bosch indicated that the objective of the Cuban Power organization was to stop*the sending of parcels to Cuba. (continued ) -16- Doclda: 32301721 Page 15
-23 p.4 3 -33 ep.2,4 12, -36 9.2 D , -39 p.2 (22 , -91 ep.3 (12 , 38) -119 ep.2 (2 (38 ) -202 p.1,2 8) -~211 ep.1-4 HO , 3S, -236 p.1,3 : | -252 p.1,2 | -269 ep.1l -279 p.1-3 yet, | -280 ep.6,7 es -281 ep.1,2,3 IE” -293 p.l a) -294 p.1 -296 p.2 -323 p.2 ( -329 p.1 ) -341 p.l 1% ) Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records DATE: 11-14-2017 (~ yo oc NL , - (continued ) SECRET Cuban’ Power also claimed credit for other violent acts in. the US and Cuba. On 8725/68 representatives of other groups of | ‘individuals, who had utilized the name Cuban Power in their bombing activities, met with Bosch and agreed to place the direction of the Cuban Power organizations under the control of "Ernesto" pseudonym used by Bosch, and agreed to discontinue all bombing activities in the US.in favor of the program of Bosch, that of stopping all shipping to Cuba. REFERENCE SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER MM-635-S on 12/16/68 advised that when Manuel Felipe Rivero | Diaz (97-4041) was in jail, Orlando Bosch Avila called the exiles into oo a one-day general strike in Miami to show support for Rivero. When Bosch was arrested on 10/11/68 in Miami, Rivero felt obliged to do something . for Bosch but lacked the political stature and leadership to cause any demonstrations or public protests. (uy pr p.4 -17- Add. info. Doclda: 323017271 Page 16 Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 T j i
[Réléased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Use 2107 Hote} - DATE: 11-14-2017 PR TE ; i Vv wl ~ (continued ) MM-974-S on 11/13/68 advised that Miguel San Pedro was one of the leaders involved in organizing the "Committee to Fight for the Liberation of Orlando Bosch". This committee attempted to raise money to be used in obtaining the release of Bosch. SUL Add. info. 495,165031-13 ep.1,3 ‘Dr. Juan Nordelo, chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, .Vice President of Hospital Staff, Man Appalachin Regional Hospital, Man, West Virginia, advised on 12/5/68 that he and Landelino Cesar Cabrera Hernandez (105-178553) had been active in a group, Movement of the Revolutionary Students, which was led by Dr. Orlando Busch, at the University of Havana, Havana, Cuba (date not given). Nordello noted that Dr. Busch was at. this time awaiting Federal Court action on charges pending in Miami, Florida. Add. info. 105=178553-17 ep.2 (30) The following references on Orlando Bosch Avila appear in the main files of the individuals listed below. The references set out the activities, contacts and close associations of Bosch with these individuals in connection with the MIRR, which was headed by Bosch. The MIRR was a small action group of anti-Fidel Castro Cuban exiles located in Miami, Florida. Since 1961 the numbers of the MIRR, under | the direction of Bosch, have been involved in numerous and continuous | revolutionary activities such as bombing raids, attempted raids, sabotage, demonstrations and propaganda. In June, 1967, Bosch was . working and coordinating his plans with the CNM. | ‘This information covered the period 1961 through 12/13/68.” INDIVIDUAL REFERENCE SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER Luis Carlos Bertot 105-169474-1 ep.1-4 | la (continued ) cCREN -20-" a : [ Lee - ee - - ae —--. - - - - on a ---- - ---__- 5) DoclIda: 323017271 Page i?
?Retéased under ;the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotes. DATE: 11-14-2017 (continued) a SECRET | - REFERENCE | - SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER 97-HU74-576 ep.l . (91.6 -579 ep. -585 ep.1 «(9932 ) 395 ep. Ge) - ep. i) -593 epl-4 (9,90 3%, Wo) BO gar -608 ep.1,2 -609 p.1,2 . (DP) ~613 | : (1p) 97-4474-A "Miami News" 7/20/67 | (3) 97-4474-A Washington "Evening Star" 10/11/68 (6.78) . . ) KHHHKK REFERENCES NOT. INCLUDED IN THIS SUMMARY 1 The following references on Orlando Bosch Avila, Orlando Bosch, One "Ernesto", located in files maintained in the Special File Room of the Records Branch, Files and Communications Division, were not reviewed and it is not known whether that are identical with . the subject of this summary: REFERENCE ; SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER * | 6) (3) ms ; | | yO | 64-330-234-370_ | GP) i 97 NTH Agt : ce Ckch p> 64.-330-210-1-168 64.-330-210-6-32 Doclda: 323017271 Page 16