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From: MM
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Document date: 12/24/1959
Document type: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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JFK Assassination System

Identification Form

Agency Information

Date:

6/2/2015

AGENCY:

FBI

RECORD NUMBER:

124-90110-10114

RECORD SERIES:

HQ

AGENCY FILE NUMBER: CR 109-584-758

Released under the John F. Kennedy

issassination Records Collection Act of

1992 (44 USC 2107 Note]. Case# Nw

54578 Date: 12.14-2022

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DATE OF LAST REVIEW :

ANTI FIDEL CASTRO ACTIVITIES

JOSEPH RAYMOND MEROLA

PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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For the information of the Bureau, case files are

open in the Miami office concerning all organizations and

leading individuals mentioned in enclosed report.

The

Bureau is in possession of current reports

concerning the leaflet mission and meeting with ELOY

mission an

GUTIERREZ MENOYO by PEDRO LUIS DIAZ LANZ.

Father JUAN RAMON O'FARRTLL, Catholic Priest,

mentioned in enclosed report, was completely interviewed

on December 8, 1959, by the Miami office. This interview

is being prepared in form suitable for dissemination.

INFORMANTS

Identity

MM T-1

is

MM 639-s

Location of Original Information 7

134-238 Sub A

Careful consideration has been given to each source

concealed in this report and "T" symbols were utilized only

in those instances where identities must be concealed.

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CONFARENTIAL

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EXERCITO REVOLUCIONARIO ANTI-

COMUNISTA (Revolutionary Army

Against Communism) (ERAC)

Location Unknown

On November 20, 1959, MARIANO FAGET, 75 SW

32nd Court Road, Miami, Florida (protect), former Colonel

in the Cuban Bureau for the Repression of Communism,

advised that he had no information regarding ERAC and

had never heard of it. (1) f(u)

FAGET stated he knew SALVADOR DIAZ VERSON,

but there was no indication that DIAZ VERSON was

connected with of formed such an organization as BRAC. (K(1)

On November 20, 1959, ORLANDO PIEDRA, former

Chief of the Cuban Military Intelligence Service, Ft.

Lauderdale, Florida, advised he had never heard of ERAC

and could furnish no information concerning it. (U)

On December 1, 1959, RICARDO MADAN, PSI,

Miami, advised he knows

DIAZ VERSON who at the present

time is completely inactive in revolutionary activities.

MADAN stated that ERAC was only a plan on the part of

DIAZ VERSON to form an organization at approximately

the same time when he believed WILLIAM ALEXANDER MORGAN

would provide a fighting force in Cuba to try and over-

throw the CASTRO Government. This was early in August, 1959074)

When MORGAN deceived the anti-CASTRO revolutionists,

DIAZ VERSON did not go ahead with his plans to form ERAC,

and that proposed organization was never actually organized.010*

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In December, 1959, JOAQUIN PEDRAZA, brother

of General PEDRAZA, advised he never heard of the ADC

and that it appeared that RODRIGUEZ COUCEIRO deceived

General PEDRAZA and at the present time there is no

agreement between them.

In December, 1959, ROBERTO ORTEGA, Miami,

Cuban attorney and former second in command

of the

Bureau

for the Repression of Communism in Cuba, advised that

RODRIGUEZ COUCEIRO makes a living off of the revolution,

has collected money in New York and Washington, D. C.;

and has swindled JULIO LABO, wealthy Cuban industrialist,

out of thousands of dollars under the pretext that he

was going to use the money for revolutionary activities.

J. GLEICHAUF, CIA representative, Miami (protect)

advised that RODRIGUEZ COUCEIRO has made the rounds of

all federal agencies and has furnished self-serving

information, misrepresented himself, has no potential

in revolutionary matters, and will

alk freely to anyone

who will listen to him.

и)

MOVIMIENTO ANTICOMUNISTA

OBRERA CAMPESINAX Farm

Workers Anti-Communist

Movement.) (MAOC)Miami, Florida

On October 8, 1959, RICHARD B. JAFFE, PS1,

advised that a new anti-CASTRO organization headed by

ROLANDO MASFERRER, former Cuban Senator residing in

Miami, and others unknown, has been created in Miami.

There

is little known about this organization at

the present time; however, it anticipated publishing

propaganda newspapers, and having identification cards

for its members.

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CUNTIDENTIAL

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CARCKA WAVARRO sald when he attempted to redure

from Panama to the United States he was advised by the

United States Embassy at Panama that the return visa had

been granted in error, and he was instructed to apply

for

an immigrant visa. in Panama.

GARCIA NAVARRO claimed this would be impossible

unless he would be permitted to return to the United

states on a tourist visa to gather necessary documents; that

the United States Embassy in Panama was unwilling to grant

him a tourist visa. He is presently stranded in Pamana,

and unable to return to the United States.

ROLANDO MASFERRER ROJAS

Miami, Florida

MASFERRER is a former Cuban Senator now exiled

in Miami, and reportedly continues to hold meetings and

allegedly has about 50 individuals associated with him

in his movement.

MASFERRER claims he refuses to acknowledge

being under orders of anyone, but maintains liaison with

other anti-CASTRO leaders.

On November 13, 1959, ROLANDO MADAN, PSI,

advised that on November 10, 1959,

a meeting was held

in Miami for the purpose of explaining and justifying

expenditures of money received by MASFERRER for anti-

CASTRO activities. Among those attending were MANUEL

ROJAS, notorious gun smuggler, and FRANK PEREZ PEREZ,

close

associate of MASFERRER. XA)

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On October 31, 1959, MARCOS DIAZ, SERGIO DIAZ,

half-brother of MARCOS, RAFAEL HUGET, and PEDRO DIAZ, former

Head of Cuban Revolutionary Air Force, met with MENOYO

at che Georgian Hotel, Atlanta. (

MENOYO suggested that PEDRO DIAZ align himself

with forces in the Dominican Republic to overthrow FIDEL

CASTRO, also to attempt to kidnap ESTEBAN VENTURA, former

Lieutenant Colonel in Cuban National Police, and to return him

to Cuba. PEDRO DIAZ rejected both proposals, feeling they

were designed to discredit or entrap him. (U)

HUGET and MENOYO subsequently returned to Cuba.(U)

POSSIBILITY THAT BATISTA MAY PARTICIPATE

IN ANTI-CASTRO MOVEMENT

On October 7, 1959, RICHARD B. JAFFE, PSI, Miami,

advised that ROLANDO MASFERRER said that FULGENCIO BATISTA

indicated that he was going to give financial assistance

to the Anti-CASTRO Movement. BATISTA indicated he is

anti-TRUJILLO and does not favor aid to the movement for the

TRUJILLO faction. BATISTA indicated that he liked JOSE

PEDRAZA, military leader of the movement in the Dominican

Republic, but feels that PEDRAZA is virtually a prisoner

Of TRUJILLO in the Dominican Republic, and can never

become a strong figure in the Anti-CASTRO Movement, as long

as he remains in the Dominican Republic.(u

On October 8, 1959, ALSIDES DE LOS REYES, 1674

So W. oth Street, Miami, (protect) advised that a

letter written by BATISTA indicated that his support

of the Anti-CASTRO Movement had caused some dissension

in Miami, inasmuch as BATISTA indicated he did not favor

EMILIO NUNEZ PORTUONDO as Provisional President of Cuba in

the event the CASTRO Government is overthrown. BATISTA

indicated a preference for CARLOS MARQUES STERLING OF

(FNU) MARTINEZ SAENZ, the latter being described as the

former President of the International Bank of Cuba, who

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORTING OFFICE

MIAMI

OFFICE OF ORIGIN

MIAMI

TITLE OF CASE

DATE

• DEC 2 4 1959

REPORT MADE BY

ROBERT JAMES DWYER

CHARACTER OF CASE

INVESTIQATIVE PERIOD

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ACTIVITIES

INTERNAL SECURITY - CUBA

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paris

MM 105-1742

For the information of the Bureau, case files are

open in the Miami office concerning all organizations and

leading individuals mentioned in enclosed report.

The Bureau is in possession of current reports

concerning the leaflet mission and meeting with ELOY

GUTIERREZ MENOYO by PEDRO LUIS DIAZ LANZ.

Father JUAN RAMON O'FARRTLL, Catholic Priest,

mentioned in enclosed report, was completely interviewed

on December 8, 1959, by the Miami office. This interview

is being prepared in form suitable for dissemination.

INFORMANTS

Identity

MM I- 1 is MM 639-S

Location of Original Information-

134-238 Sub A

Careful consideration has been given to each source

concealed in this report and "I" symbols were utilized

only

in those instances where identities must be concealed.

COVER

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SECRET

SECRET

EXERCITO REVOLUCIONARIO ANTI-

COMUNISTA (Revolutionary Army

Against Communism) (ERAC)

Location Unknown

On November 20, 1959, MARIANO FAGET, 75 SW

32nd Court Road, Miami, Florida (protect), former Colonel

in the Cuban Bureau for the Repression of Communism,

advised that he had no information regarding ERAC and

had never heard of it. & 4

FAGET stated he knew SALVADOR DIAZ VERSON,

but there was no indication that DIAZ VERSON was

connected with or formed such an organization as ERAC. & 4

On November 20, 1959, ORLANDO PIEDRA, former

Chief of the Cuban Military Intelligence Service, Ft.

Lauderdale, Florida, advised he had never heard of ERAC

and could furnish no information concerning it.

On December 1, 1959, RICARDO MADAN, PSI,

Miami, advised he knows DIAZ VERSON who at the present

time is completely inactive in revolutionary activities.

MADAN stated that ERAC was only a plan on the part of

DIAZ VERSON to form an organization at approximately

the same time when he believed WILLIAM ALEXANDER MORGAN

would provide a fighting force in Cuba to try and over-

throw the CASTRO Government. This was early in August, 1959.

When MORGAN deceived the anti-CASTRO revolutionists,

DIAZ VERSON did not go ahead with his plans to form ERAC,

and that proposed organization was never actually organized.

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SECKE PONTENTIAT

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SECRET

In December, 1959, JOAQUIN PEDRAZA, brother

of General PEDRAZA, advised he never heard of the ADC

and that it appeared that RODRIGUEZ COUCEIRO deceived

General PEDRAZA and at the present time there is no

agreement between them.

In December, 1959, ROBERTO ORTEGA, Miami,

Cuban attorney and former second in command

of the Bureau

for the Repression of Communism in Cuba, advised that

RODRIGUEZ COUCEIRO makes a living off of the revolution,

has collected money in New York and Washington, D. C.,

and has swindled JULIO LABO, wealthy Cuban industrialist,

out of thousands of dollars under the pretext that he

was going to use the money for revolutionary activities.

Paça 3

J. GLEICHAUF, CIA representative, Miami (protect) classified

advised that RODRIGUEZ COUCEIRO has made the rounds of CIA LeHre 7184

all federal agencies and has furnished self-serving

9145c18ma5

information, misrepresented himself, has no potential

in revolutionary matters,

who will listen to hin. &3d

matter 34 1591k freely to anyone

MOVIMIENTO ANTICOMUNISTA

OBRERA CAMPESINA (Farm

Workers Anti-Communist

Movement.) (MAOC)Miami, Florida

On October 8, 1959, RICHARD B. JAFFE, PSI,

advised that a new anti-CASTRO organization headed by

ROLANDO MASFERRER, former Cuban Senator residing in

Miami, and others unknown, has been created in Miami.

There is little known about this organization at

the present time; however, it anticipated publishing

propaganda newspapers, and having identification cards

for its members. u

SECRET

CONDENTIAH

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