</s>104-10178-00011 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 MATHIAL REVIEWED AT CIA HEADQUARTERS BY WESCHLEY-3 HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINTATIONS STAFF MEMBERS FILE TITLE/NUMBER/VOLUME: POSADA, LUIS CLEMENTE 201-3/9895 VOL. III INCLUSIVE DATES: CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: ROOM: DELETIIONS, IF ANY: YHIRD APPLACY DOCUMENTS DATE DATE RECEIVED RETURNED REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME) SIGNATURE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL 9/16/17 SIGNATURE of REVIEWNG OFFICIAL NO DOCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REMOVED FROM THIS FILE

Summary  
The documents consist of multiple classified cables and reports from 1973–1976 detailing U.S. government intelligence operations focused on drug trafficking networks, surveillance of individuals linked to Cuban exile groups, and diplomatic/operational coordination with Latin American countries. Key topics include monitoring of figures like Luis Posada Clemente (Luis Posada), Orlando Bosch Avila, and Frank Castro, who were associated with anti-Castro activities, narcotics smuggling, and potential ties to covert operations. The texts reference internal agency communications, travel plans, financial arrangements, and surveillance efforts in Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, and the U.S. Some documents mention coded operational designations such as "WESCHLEY-3," "MSCARLET-3," and "KSCARLET-3," which are tied to individuals under investigation for drug trafficking or espionage-related activities. There are also references to administrative procedures, document handling protocols, and inter-agency coordination regarding reentry permits, tax disputes, and security clearances. While the documents do not directly reference the JFK assassination, they highlight broader U.S. intelligence operations in Latin America involving figures with potential connections to Cuban exile networks and illicit activities.  

Key People  
- **Luis Posada Clemente**: Alleged former agency assistant with ties to Cuban exile groups; monitored for anti-Castro activities and financial arrangements.  
- **Orlando Bosch Avila**: Fugitive arrested in Costa Rica (1976) for illegal entry; linked to political figures like Daniel O'Donnell and suspected of infiltration operations.  
- **Frank Castro**: Cuban intelligence operative associated with Costa Rica and Venezuela, under surveillance for potential ties to leftist movements or assassination plots.  
- **Sergio Dieguez**: U.S. citizen who contacted Miami Field Office in 1976 seeking meetings with Venezuelan contacts linked to Posada.  
- **KSCARLET-3** (and related codenames): Designations for individuals under investigation for drug trafficking, espionage, or covert operations; some referenced as having ties to Cuban exile networks.  
- **MSCARLET-3**: Subject of surveillance and debriefing regarding alleged narcotics involvement; associated with meetings in Miami and Puerto Rico.  
- **Ramon Escarlet3 (Rudio AKA Mongo)**: Linked to drug trafficking activities and meetings with suspected traffickers like Herberto A. Trueva.  

Key Locations  
- **Caracas, Venezuela**: Central to surveillance operations, reentry permit processing, and financial records for individuals under investigation.  
- **Costa Rica**: Site of Bosch’s arrest in 1976; referenced as a hub for political meetings and infiltration activities.  
- **Miami, Florida**: U.S. location where intelligence agencies coordinated with Venezuelan contacts and monitored suspects like Posada.  
- **Panama**: Mentioned in "Operation Canal" (a relocation plan) and as a location for detention of individuals like ROBERNO.  
- **Cuba**: Linked to anti-Castro exile groups, including Torres, who was involved in the Bay of Pigs incident.  
- **Puerto Rico**: Associated with drug trafficking routes and meetings between suspects.  

Key Events  
- **Surveillance of Posada and associates**: U.S. agencies monitored Luis Posada Clemente’s travel plans, financial arrangements, and alleged ties to Cuban exile groups.  
- **Arrest of Orlando Bosch Avila in Costa Rica (1976)**: Bosch was detained for illegal entry using forged documents; his movements were tracked by the Secret Service, DEA, and FBI.  
- **Drug trafficking investigations**: Operations focused on monitoring narcotics networks involving Venezuela, Colombia, and the U.S., with references to intercepted communications and financial records.  
- **Reentry permit processing**: Administrative procedures for expired permits (e.g., WKSCARLET-3) and discussions about tax filings by codenamed individuals.  
- **Inter-agency coordination**: Communications between U.S. agencies (CIA, DEA, FBI) and foreign governments regarding surveillance, operational directives, and document handling.  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Involved in internal routing, classification, and operational tracking of Posada, Bosch, and other suspects.  
- **Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)**: Conducted investigations into drug trafficking networks linked to Venezuela, Cuba, and the U.S.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Monitored individuals like Bosch for potential ties to infiltration activities or covert operations.  
- **U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)**: Handled reentry permit processes and security reviews for codenamed individuals.  
- **Latin American Division**: Coordinated with diplomatic stations in Caracas, San Jose, and other locations for intelligence gathering.  
- **Internal Revenue Service (IRS)**: Mentioned in context of tax disputes involving codenamed individuals.

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