</s>104-10164-10097 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 201-399292 Aug 76-Oct 76 Vol.美工

Summary  
The documents detail extensive intelligence operations involving Cuban exiles, particularly Orlando Bosch, during 1975–1979. These include investigations into bombings of Cubana Airlines flights, alleged plots against U.S. officials, and movements of exiled groups across Latin America. Bosch is repeatedly linked to anti-Cuban activities, including the use of false identities, passport fraud, and coordination with Venezuelan and Chilean intelligence agencies. The texts reference U.S. agencies like the CIA and FBI monitoring these networks, as well as diplomatic cables discussing political tensions between Cuba, Venezuela, and the United States. Key events include the 1976 bombing of Cubana Airlines Flight 452 near Barranquilla, Colombia, and Bosch’s arrest in Costa Rica for using forged documents. The materials also highlight surveillance efforts, intelligence sharing, and the role of exile groups such as CORU and "EERCIITO SECRETO DE CUBA" in orchestrating attacks.  

Key People  
- **Orlando Bosch**: Central figure accused of leading anti-Cuban operations, including bombings and plots against U.S. officials.  
- **Rolando Otero**: Associate of Bosch; described as a fugitive with ties to Chilean intelligence.  
- **Frank Castro**: Exile leader linked to CORU and alleged terrorist activities.  
- **Carlos Andrés Pérez**: Venezuelan President who allegedly protected Bosch during his 1976 stay in Venezuela.  
- **George Randa**: Chilean ambassador to Costa Rica, mentioned in U.S. intelligence concerns about Bosch’s activities.  
- **Posada Carriles**: Detained Venezuelan individual with ties to anti-Cuban operations and the bombing of Cubana Airlines Flight 452.  
- **Luis Martinez**: Cuban official assessing intelligence reports on attacks and U.S. involvement.  
- **Fidel Castro**: Cuban leader whose potential retaliation against the U.S. is cited as a reason for doubting U.S. involvement in attacks.  

Key Locations  
- **Venezuela**: Center of Bosch’s activities, including his 1976 stay under Pérez’s protection and the investigation into the Cubana Airlines bombing.  
- **Costa Rica**: Site of Bosch’s arrest in 1976 for using forged documents; also referenced as a travel hub for exiles.  
- **Chile**: Involved in passport issuance, intelligence operations, and diplomatic ties with U.S. agencies.  
- **Colombia**: Location of the Cubana Airlines Flight 452 bombing near Barranquilla.  
- **Barbados**: Site of a 1975 Cubana Airlines bombing attributed to exiled Cuban groups.  
- **Miami, Florida**: Mentioned as a location for exile meetings and U.S. intelligence monitoring.  

Key Events  
- **October 6, 1976**: Bombing of Cubana Airlines Flight 452 near Barranquilla, Colombia, linked to anti-Cuban exiles.  
- **February 16, 1976**: Arrest of Orlando Bosch in Costa Rica for using forged Chilean identity documents and alleged plotting against the U.S.  
- **October 9, 1976**: Bombing of Cubana Airlines Flight 498 off Barbados, attributed to exiled Cuban groups.  
- **October 12, 1976**: Arrest of Posada Carriles in Venezuela following the Cubana Airlines bombing.  
- **September–December 1976**: Bosch’s movements in Venezuela, including meetings with officials and fundraising events tied to anti-Cuban operations.  
- **Intelligence surveillance**: Coordinated efforts by Chilean (DINA), Venezuelan (DISPID), U.S. (CIA, FBI) agencies to monitor exiled Cuban groups.  

Key Organizations  
- **Chilean Directorate of National Intelligence (DINA)**: Conducted surveillance on Bosch and other exiles, coordinated with U.S. agencies.  
- **Venezuelan Directorate for the Services of Intelligence and Prevention (DISPID)**: Monitored exiled Cuban groups and investigated the Cubana Airlines bombing.  
- **CIA**: Involved in intelligence assessments and monitoring Cuban exile activities, including Bosch’s network.  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations into potential U.S. involvement in attacks and tracked exiles like Bosch and Otero.  
- **Coordination of United Revolutionary Organizations (CORU)**: Exile group led by Frank Castro, linked to bombings and anti-Cuban operations.  
- **EERCIITO SECRETO DE CUBA** ("Secret Cuban Army"): Alleged terrorist organization under Bosch’s leadership, accused of orchestrating attacks on Cubana Airlines flights.  
- **Cuban government**: Responded to exile activities with intelligence assessments and diplomatic efforts, including coordination with the U.S. on anti-terrorism policies.

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