</s>104-10176-10075 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 Date: 07/11/01 Page: 1 JFK ASSASSINTATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : CIA AGENCY INFORMATION CIA RECORD NUMBER: : 104-1076-100775 RECORD SERIES : : JFK AGENCY FILE NUMBER : JFK 801013573A DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : CIA FROM : : : TO: TITLE : : 201 FILE OF PROTECTABLE SOURCE. : : : DATE : 00/00/ PAGES : : JFK DOCUMENT : SUBSUBJECTS : : : : PAPER, TEXTUAL DOUMENT DOCUMent TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : : : SECRET : RESTRICTATION : : CURRENT STATUS : POSTPOSTED IN FULL : : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 05/22/98 : OPENING CRITERIA : : : JFK64-12-FS 1998.05.22.02.10:10:14:03:840082: RELEASE DELAYED COMMENTS : UNTIL DEATH OF SUBJECT. [R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED

Summary  
The documents contain a collection of classified and administrative records from U.S. intelligence agencies, primarily the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), detailing operations in Mexico City, Cuba, and other Latin American locations during the 1950s–1970s. Key elements include operational approvals for agents codenamed LITAMIL-7, LITAMIL-9, and others; surveillance activities targeting Cuban officials, exiles, and diplomats; internal CIA communications about security clearances, file management, and covert operations; and administrative forms such as Personal Record Questionnaires. References to the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) in 1994 suggest some materials were reviewed during broader historical investigations. The documents emphasize intelligence coordination with Mexican and Cuban entities, including cultural attaches, embassy staff, and political figures, but do not explicitly mention John F. Kennedy or the assassination investigation.  

Key People  
- LITAMIL-7: Individual terminated by CIA in 1970; associated with Mexico City operations.  
- Gerald D. Fahlanger: CIA officer involved in terminating LITAMIL-7’s activities.  
- Luis Alexis-Souto (LITAMIL-9): Subject of surveillance linked to Cuban officials and Mexican diplomats.  
- Teresa Prenda: Mentioned in administrative records, including dismissal discussions.  
- Mejia Sanchez: CIA contact in Mexico City; associated with monitoring Cuban exiles.  
- Carlos Lechucha: Former head of Havana’s Cultural Council; referenced in operational assessments.  
- Clyde K. Shotock, John M. Whitten, Andrew S. Parmore, H. B. Kelley: Case officers and intelligence personnel involved in training, approvals, and operations.  

Key Locations  
- Mexico City: Central hub for CIA operations, meetings, and surveillance activities.  
- Cuba: Focus of intelligence efforts, including monitoring Cuban officials and cultural councils.  
- Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, The Hague/Brussels: Locations referenced in LITAMIL-9’s movements and communications.  
- Havana, Guanajuato, Guadalajara: Sites of congressional visits and cultural council activities.  
- San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Geneva: Mentioned in travel and diplomatic contexts.  

Key Events  
- Termination of LITAMIL-7’s operations in 1970 following her retirement from the CIA.  
- Operational approvals for agents like LITAMIL-9 (1962–1964) involving surveillance, recruitment, and anti-communist assessments.  
- Meetings between CIA operatives and Cuban exiles, including discussions on recruitment and delegate activities in Mexico City.  
- Internal CIA reviews of intelligence operations, security clearances, and file management procedures.  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) reviewing materials in 1994, indicating potential connections to broader historical investigations.  
- Dismissal discussions for Teresa Prenda, linked to political tensions in Cuba.  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Primary agency involved in operations, with divisions such as CI/OA (Operations), Security, and C/TOA (security oversight).  
- Cuban National Cultural Council: Mentioned in contexts of political and cultural ties to Cuban officials.  
- Mexican government entities: Implied through references to embassy interactions, security coordination, and diplomatic personnel.  
- U.S. Department of Defense and Treasury: Referenced in operational approval contexts.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Implied via security reviews and case file mentions.

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