</s>104-10187-10009 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 DOSE SELECT CPTITITE ON ASSASSASSINATIONS STATT.HITIMES ADAPTACTICN FILE TITLE/NUTREP/VOLUME: Photographic Surveillance Operation Tolker 11, 50-6-7/4/3 Operations INCLUSIVE PATES: 105X Tlle 1473/4(s) CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: Archives (Job no. 78-970) DELITIONS, IF ANY: ROOM: "TATIE RATE REVISITED BY STORATURE OF RECHIVED RETURNED PRINT NAHIE) REVIEWING OFFICIAL LAY THY. LION DAN HARDURY Dann Hardwors 2/1/2/2 DAN Hardwows 2/5 JUL 1973 DAN HARDRUAY HARDWAY Handwax 10/3/2 12/7/2 Nanduany Handwars 8/4L/28 DAN HAHDUAY HARDUAY 2/20/28 HARDUNAY HARDURAY 2/21/28 SENZ/2N/N Berk Danemana Bark FOLDER NO DOCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REMOVED FROM THIS FILE. FOLKER FOLDER PODUZ/Z/28/2B/2C/2D/3C/3D/4C/4D/5/6/7C/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/17 PODUCEMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REHOVED FRONT THIS FILM. DELICATIOE CERTIFIED CERTIFICATE DELCASSTITIZED DESEASSTIZED DELCSATIZED FOR CS-31-17 OPERATION

Summary  
The documents detail extensive U.S. intelligence operations in Mexico City during the 1950s–1970s, focusing on photographic and visual surveillance of targets under codenames such as KOPATCHOR, KDFACTOR, LIPSTRY, LIBERTY, and others. These projects involved monitoring facilities like MHMHIRS, MURSHI INSTALLATION, and FESTIVAL INSTALLATION, with agents including Raymond GRENDE, Bruce FERNALS, Oliver MANKMANS, and Theodore SHACKLEY managing surveillance assets, logistical arrangements, and operational security. Activities included photo processing, equipment maintenance (e.g., PHOTO LAB 9), agent handling, and administrative reviews of terminated operations. Security protocols were emphasized, with references to counterintelligence efforts against Soviet Union-related targets and Cold War-era espionage activities. Financial details such as property rentals, salary disputes, and legal conflicts involving agents and their families are also noted.  

Key People  
- Raymond GRENDE: Agent involved in surveillance, personal legal disputes, and operational security concerns.  
- Bruce FERNALS: Alternate case officer managing agent supplies and payments.  
- Oliver MANKMANS: Case officer overseeing asset handling and administrative tasks.  
- Theodore SHACKLEY: CIA operative associated with surveillance planning.  
- KDFACATOR-2, KDFACTOR-5, KDFACTOR-6, KDFACTOR-8, KDFACTOR-9: Surveillance assets under operational management.  
- GINNISN-5/9/19/21/22 (SSNs redacted): Individuals with security clearances linked to projects.  
- LIPMY-13, LICLLA, LICALLY-9: Agents conducting photographic surveillance at MIHIRAN/Installation.  

Key Locations  
- Mexico City: Central hub for intelligence operations, including basehouses like LICALIA, LILITRIC, and MEXI-121.  
- MHMHIRS Installation: Target of photographic surveillance.  
- MURSHI INSTALLATION: Facility under monitoring.  
- FESTIVAL INSTALLATION: Location with garden/patio areas documented through photography.  
- Torrel 3 corner with Pedro Antonio de los Santos, Ladera 39, Jardines del Pedegal, Peña 360: Addresses tied to agents’ residences or property disputes.  

Key Events  
- Termination of projects like KOPATCHOR and KDFACTOR due to operational shifts or security concerns.  
- Relocation of surveillance assets and tenants from designated sites, including the SOLITERIAL building.  
- Financial disputes over property rentals, salary payments, and child custody legal battles involving GRENDE and LEMPTY-19.  
- Security reviews confirming no breaches in photographic operations.  
- Coordination between U.S. intelligence stations and Mexican authorities for surveillance and logistical support.  
- Operational adjustments including changes in meeting frequencies, equipment upgrades, and vehicle replacements for surveillance teams.  

Key Organizations  
- CIA: Central Intelligence Agency, referenced through codenames (e.g., KOPATCHOR, KDFACTOR) and personnel like MANKMANS and SHACKLEY.  
- Western Hemisphere Division (CIA): Involved in dispatch classification and operational planning.  
- Soviet Bloc Division (CIA): Mentioned in administrative contexts related to reporting.  
- Mexico City Station: Operational hub for managing surveillance projects and agent assignments.  
- REDTOP Program: Received support from KDFACTOR Project for intelligence gathering.  
- U.S. Embassy in Mexico City: Involved in administrative and operational coordination.

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