</s>204-10162-10248 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 MATERIAL REVIEWED AT CIA HEADQUARTERS BY HOUSE SELECT COINTEED ON ASSASSINTATION:BEDF-F-E-F FILE TITLE/NUMBER/VOLUME: APAJUO-Pernal, Leonoldo 201-771754: INCLUSIVE DATES: CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: ROOM: 2 D 11 DELETIIONS, IF ANY: DATE DATE RECHIVED RETURED REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME) SIGNATURE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL 20 Jul 7 Cifford A. FEITON NO DOCUENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REMOVED FROM THIS FILE

Summary  
The documents consist of fragmented and partially redacted records primarily concerning Cuban medical professionals, U.S. government administrative processes, and intelligence operations in Cuba during the 1950s–1960s. They reference individuals such as Dr. Leopoldo Araujo Bernal, a Cuban medical professional affiliated with the Cuban National Medical Association and international psychiatric conferences, including events in Madrid (1966) and London (1969). The text includes State Department and CIA reports on Araujo Bernal’s activities, medical roles, and affiliations, as well as administrative routing instructions, file numbers, and unrelated entries about other individuals. Mentions of U.S. diplomatic and intelligence operations in Cuba are present but do not connect to John F. Kennedy or the 1963 assassination investigation.  

Key People  
- Dr. Leopoldo Araujo Bernal: Cuban medical professional associated with the Cuban National Medical Association, international psychiatric conferences, and U.S. government records.  
- Priscilla J. Brazley: U.S. official involved in document distribution.  
- Cosmo Sparuelle: U.S. official referenced in routing instructions.  
- Dr. Jose Angel Bustamante: Cuban psychiatrist with travel history to China, Italy, and the USSR.  
- Alberto Antonio del Castillo Guarra: Cuban physician with detailed biographical records.  
- Floyd R. Medina: Mentioned in a fragmentary context related to financial transactions.  

Key Locations  
- Havana, Cuba: Central location for medical and political activities, including universities, hospitals, and congresses.  
- Miami, Florida: U.S. location referenced in administrative routing instructions.  
- Mexico City, London, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway: Countries where Cuban nationals traveled for academic or professional purposes.  
- Puerto Rico: Mentioned in relation to Alberto Antonio del Castillo Guarra’s family history.  

Key Events  
- Participation of Cuban medical professionals in international conferences and lectures (e.g., 4th World Congress on Psychiatry in Madrid, 1966; International Congress of Psychology in London, 1969).  
- Travel of Cuban nationals to Europe for academic exchange or professional development.  
- Administrative processes for document routing, classification, and handling within U.S. government agencies.  
- Intelligence operations involving Cuban nationals, including travel documentation and security clearances.  

Key Organizations  
- Cuban National Medical Association: Central focus in records detailing Dr. Leopoldo Araujo Bernal’s affiliations.  
- Cuban University School of Medical Sciences: Mentioned in relation to education and professional training.  
- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Department of State: Involved in monitoring Cuban affairs and medical professionals.  
- International medical societies: Including the Aerospace Medical Association and Cuban Endocrinology Society.  
- Pan-American Medical Associations: Referenced in U.S. government records.

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