</s>104-10188-10009 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 DISPATCH ASSASSINATIO PROCESSING SECRET PATTA BANETY Chief, WI Division BANATY, WIL DIVISION BANIT, WII DIVISION BANTA, WIJ DIVISON BANTS, WJ DIVIsION BANT, WIVISIONS Chief of Station, Mexico City BANCT, WIKI BANTH, WIXI BANTC, WIZI BANCH BANCA, WITI BANDAI, WISI BANCR Chief of Surveillance Soviet/Satellite Agents BANTR, WIRS BANCO, WVN HMW-10893 AUTHORIZED 1. Station fully agrees with Headquarters concerning the value of concentrating LIFETAF or LIFEPAT with headquarterrs concerning the Value of SOVICENTARY SURVEILANCE SOVERAGE on suspected and/or known Servicing in the past under the type coverage in Mexico City, or Station In the past year under the Type coverage and will continue such coverage in the future as LIFEFAT and LIFENY facilities become avail- and will cover any possible target Headquarters considers of this Station can and will cover as possible target Headquarters considers of high enough priority to cover. 2. For example, Carmen BRUFAU Civil is covered for 1956, 1957, 1960 and 1961; the results will be considered of sufficient value to continue The presence of the following: Elena VASQUEZ Gomez, one of the persons referred to in reference, works for General Lazaro CARDENAS del Rio, pro- Communist former President of Mexico. Coverage of VAS. U.S.GARDENAS by LIEVOY means a certain amount of coverage of VASS. UZ.UZ. Gomez. Distribution: 3-Hqg 4-Files 2/1/1 GATE TICC DAT DAT DATED 23 Aug. 1902 31 Aug. 1962 GRAUS RUDENCE IS - CS COPY. HNMKA-19700 CLASSIFICATION 50-0-5/1 SECRET-A

Project LIFEAT is a unilateral telephone tap operation that provides Mexico City Station with operational support and intelligence on various targets. The project has been in existence for 11 years, providing coverage of the Soviet Embassy, Polish Embassy, Cuban Embassy, and other targets.

The project's objectives are to provide daily information on the activities of official foreign installations in Mexico and their personnel, as well as coverage of selected individuals and groups in response to Station with Headphones and Headquarters requests. The project has been renewed several times, with the most recent renewal being for FY 1962, and has produced over 83,500 pages of operational and intelligence information.

The project targets include selected Soviet intelligence officers' home phones, selected Satellite officials' office and home phones, private phones used by known and suspected Satellite intelligence personnel, and telephone conversations from the Cuban Embassy. The project also involves monitoring telephone conversations between Soviet officials and other individuals.

The LIFETAT Project was initially approved on October 1959, with actual operations beginning in January 1525. The project is run from the Mexico City Station and is concerned with target locations in Mexico City. The purpose of the project is to collect information on the activities of Soviet officials, diplomats, and military personnel, as well as biographical information on prominent Mexican communists, American communists living in Mexico, and other types of opportunistic living in Mexico.

The project has undergone revisions and has been approved for renewal, with a revised budget that cuts the amount requested from the original sum. The LIFETAT Project is managed by the Chief of Station, Mexico City, and is overseen by the Chief, WII Division DME. The project has been in operation since July 1958 and will continue to provide operational and administrative activities for staff and personnel.

Key figures involved in the project include Robert Brem, Milland C. Curtis Beal, and Allied C. Currie. The project has undergone revisions and has been approved for renewal, with a revised budget that cuts the amount requested from the original sum.

The LIFAT Project was initially approved on October 3, 1959, and actual operation began in January 1525. The project is run from the Mexico City Station and is concerned with target locations in Mexico City. The purpose of the project is to collect information on the activities of Soviet officials, diplomats, and military personnel, as well as biographical information on prominent Mexican communists, American communists living in Mexico, and other types of opportunistic living in Mexico.

The LITAT Project was approved initially on October 3, 1959, and actual operation began in January 1525. The project is run from the Mexico City Station and is concerned with target locations in Mexico City. The purpose of the project is to collect information on the activities of Soviet officials, diplomats, and military personnel, as well as biographical information on prominent Mexican communists, American communists living in Mexico, and other types of opportunistic living in Mexico.

The document appears to be a collection of reports and memos related to Project LIFTAT, a project that involves monitoring and gathering information on Soviet activities in Mexico. The reports cover various topics such as the Soviet Embassy's activities, diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Mexico, and the presence of Soviet officials in Mexico.

Some specific points mentioned in the document include:

* The Soviet Embassy has been active in promoting Soviet interests in Mexico, with a focus on trade and economic development.
* There have been reports of Soviet officials engaging in espionage and intelligence gathering activities in Mexico.
* The Mexican government has been cooperating with the Soviet Union on various projects, including the construction of a new embassy building.
* There are concerns about the presence of Soviet agents in Mexico, particularly in the areas of trade and commerce.
* Some Soviet officials have been involved in personal relationships with Mexican nationals, which may be used for intelligence gathering purposes.

The document also mentions that some information has been obtained through human sources, including reports from informants and agents. However, it is not clear what specific information was gathered or how reliable these sources are.

Overall, the document suggests that Project LIFTAT is focused on monitoring Soviet activities in Mexico and gathering information on their interests and intentions. The reports provide a snapshot of the situation at a particular point in time, but do not offer any broader analysis or conclusions about the implications of these findings.

The document appears to be a classified report detailing the operational expenses and personnel costs for a project codenamed LIFAT. The report is dated June 1957.

Personnel Costs:

* David H. WISED: $20,000
* Unnamed U.I.K.: $2,200
* Unnamed 1/4/15 tralataller: $2,500
* Carol I. C.T. EISISIER: $5,100
* Frances I. I. L.E.: $2,501
* Alice I. G.C.L.A.TALTAU: $2,525
* Olivia H. J. JADMO.: $3,880

Raises:

* Neill acuta: $2,000 (at 2300, up 300)
* Reill acuata: $2,200 (at 1350, up 250)

Other Expenses:

* Supplies: $2,000,000
* Transport and car rental: $700.00
* Other operational expenses: $20,000

Grand Total: $159,850,00

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