</s>104-10176-10069 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 MASFERRERY ROADS ROADS ROLANDO MATERIAL REVIEWED AT CIA HEADQUARTERS BY HOUSE SE CT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINTATIONS STAFF MEMBERS FILE TITLE/NUMBER/VOLUME: MASFERRER Y ROTAS, ROLANDO 201-12166 (VOL. JIII) INCLUSIVE DATES: /TAN be THRU 3/DEC.66 CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: ROOM: DELETIONS, IF ANY: THIRD AGENCY DOCUMENTS DATE DATE RECEIVED RETURNED REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME) SIGNATURE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL 4/4/19/28 PAT ORR THON NO DOCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REMOVED FROM THIS FILE

Summary  
The documents detail U.S. government investigations into Rolando Marterrer (variously spelled) and his alleged involvement in plots against political figures, including President John F. Kennedy. The text references CIA coordination with the FBI, Bureau of Customs, and other agencies to monitor Marterrer’s activities in Miami, Florida, and Latin America. It mentions a canceled planned invasion (possibly related to Cuba or the Dominican Republic) in November 1965, and alleged connections between Marterrer and Cuban exiles, including individuals like Father Son Epistrite Coorses and Colonel Leon Leon. The documents also reference legal actions against Marterrer, including subpoenas for records related to a "Yasterz-Hatian plan," and discussions about the U.S. government’s potential knowledge or involvement in his activities. Some sections contain unclear text, errors, or fragmented information, including references to "planned invasion" cancellations, military operations, and alleged connections to anti-Demister (likely Kennedy) plots.  

Other summaries describe intelligence reports and meetings involving U.S. agencies such as the FBI and CIA regarding Cuban exile activities, arms shipments, and potential threats to Haitian and Dominican Republic governments. Key figures include Rolando Masferrer Rojas, a former Cuban senator linked to plans against Haiti, and FBI agents like Frank O'Brien. Reports mention surveillance of Cuban operatives in the U.S., including interactions with individuals like Antonio de la Torre and Miguel Morales. There are references to arms trafficking routes involving Florida, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti, as well as discussions about U.S. government responses to these activities. The documents also include notes on diplomatic contacts, such as meetings with Ambassador John Crimmins in Santo Domingo, and internal agency communications regarding intelligence dissemination.  

A 1966 document references Rolando Masferrer Rojas planning an invasion of Haiti using Cuban and Haitian exiles in Miami, noting difficulties in recruiting participants and interactions with other exile leaders like Antonio Rojas Masferrer (his cousin) and Luis Sierra Lopez. U.S. agencies such as the FBI, CIA, and Border Patrol are mentioned as monitoring these activities. The text also references logistical challenges, including attempts to secure weapons and communication with Haitian contacts.  

Key People  
- Rolando Marterrer (various spellings: Maferrer, Masterfer, etc.)  
- Father Son Epistrite Coorses  
- Colonel Leon Leon  
- Auren Ester Poggio (Cuban informant)  
- Lawrence R. Houston (General Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice)  
- David C. Acheon (Special Assistant to the Secretary)  
- Rolando Masferrer Rojas (former Cuban senator linked to anti-Haitian plots)  
- Frank O'Brien (FBI Cuban specialist)  
- Antonio de la Torre (Cuban refugee involved with U.S.-based exile groups)  
- Miguel Morales (allegedly connected to Cuban intelligence networks)  
- Souza (Cuban UN Mission contact, discussed for potential intelligence value)  
- William G. Dowdler (U.S. official involved in monitoring exile activities)  
- Antonio Rojas Masferrer (Masferrer’s cousin, involved in coordinating operations)  
- Luis Sierra Lopez (recruitment chief for the group)  
- Vixamar (described as a former Haitian and associate of the group)  
- Leon (Cuban exile leader associated with "Fuerzas Arrembadas Constitucionales de Cuba en Exilio")  

Key Locations  
- Miami, Florida (center for arms trafficking and exile operations)  
- Dominican Republic (site of political tensions and U.S. diplomatic engagement)  
- Haiti (target of alleged invasion plots; Port-au-Prince referenced)  
- Bahamas (mentioned in context of exile networks)  
- Nassau (Bahamas capital, referenced in communication efforts)  
- Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic capital, site of meetings with Ambassador John Crimmins)  
- New York, Canada, Kingston (Jamaica), and Atlanta, Georgia (linked to arms shipments and exile networks)  

Key Events  
- Canceled planned invasion (November 1965) involving Marterrer and Cuban exiles.  
- Legal actions against Marterrer, including subpoenas for records related to a "Yasterz-Hatian plan."  
- CIA coordination with FBI, Bureau of Customs, and other agencies to monitor Marterrer’s activities.  
- Alleged connections between Marterrer and anti-Demister (likely Kennedy) plots.  
- Surveillance of Rolando Masferrer Rojas’s activities, including plans for anti-Haitian operations involving Dominican Republic-based groups.  
- FBI-CIA coordination on monitoring Cuban exiles and their potential threats to U.S. interests.  
- Discussions about arms trafficking routes from Florida to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.  
- Meetings between U.S. officials and Cuban exile contacts, including assessments of Souza’s intelligence value.  
- Internal agency reviews of intelligence reports and dissemination protocols for sensitive information.  
- February 1966 planning meetings in Miami to organize the Haitian invasion plot.  
- Attempts to secure weapons and recruit participants, with challenges from Haitian emigres.  
- Communication efforts between Masferrer and Haitian contacts, including a letter sent to clarify plans.  
- Mention of potential use of recruited individuals for "other purposes" if the invasion plan failed.  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Bureau of Customs (U.S. Department of Treasury)  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- Cuban exile groups and revolutionary movements (implied through references to individuals like Poggio and alleged connections to Cuba)  
- Dominican Republic government (noted in context of political tensions)  
- Haitian government (target of alleged invasion plots)  
- U.S. diplomatic missions in Latin America  
- U.S. Border Patrol  
- U.S. Customs and Immigration Services  
- Cuban exile committees, including "Fuerzas Arrembadas Constitucionales de Cuba en Exilio" (FADEC)  

Additional Notes:  
The documents include unrelated or fragmented text referencing the American Civil War, U.S. military branches, and other non-relevant content, which appears to be errors or extraneous information in the original file. No direct connection to John F. Kennedy or the assassination investigation is present in this text.

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