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Summary  
The documents detail U.S. intelligence operations targeting Cuban diplomatic entities in Mexico City during the 1960s–1970s, including Projects KDAFGHAN, LIONION, and related initiatives. These projects involved photographic and physical surveillance of the Cuban Embassy and Consulate, tracking individuals associated with Cuban officials, and monitoring financial transactions. Key activities included vehicle observation, license plate tracking, and technical surveillance. Financial records show annual funding allocations for FY 1965–1973, with total costs reaching $11,950 annually. Projects were terminated or adjusted due to security risks, such as "VVBLANKET contamination" (redacted term) and operational challenges like harassment from Mexican immigration authorities. Agents were resettled in Spain after project termination, and some projects were renewed based on intelligence value.  

Key People  
- KDAFGHAN-1: Cuban exile agent since 1960, provided information on Cuban activities.  
- KDAFGHAN-2: Family member of KDAFGHAN-1, involved in surveillance support.  
- John C. Murray: Chief, Western Hemisphere Division, approved project termination.  
- Robert D. Wiechka: Case officer involved in project management and termination decisions.  
- LIONION/1: Cuban lawyer in exile, served as primary agent.  
- LIONION/2: Dependent mother of LIONION/1, acted as fill-in when unavailable.  
- Ernest J. Fiskordanos: Acting Chief, WI/1, approved project renewal.  
- Douglas F. TASSELL: Attached to the Station, involved in operational coordination.  
- Howard A. Treeckler: Field Case Officer for Project LIONION.  
- Willard C. Curtis: Chief of Station, Mexico City.  
- Lawrence F. Daker: Project LIONION Field Case Officer.  
- Andrew P. Hirton: Distribution officer.  
- Ronald L. Perrodin: Certification officer.  

Key Locations  
- Mexico City (Cuban Embassy and Consulate targets).  
- Spain (resettlement location for terminated agents).  
- Miami, Florida (photographic storage site).  
- Tampa, Florida (family holdings of LIONION/1).  
- Havana, Cuba (Mission location).  

Key Events  
- Project KDAFGHAN was terminated on 22 September 1972 due to security risks.  
- Agents were resettled in Spain after project termination.  
- Discontinuation of pulse camera coverage at the Cuban Consulate entrance in 1970.  
- Renewal approvals for Projects LIONION (FY 1965–1966, FY 1971) and KDAFGHAN (FY 1971–1973).  
- Adjustments to camera coverage and operational methods throughout the period.  
- Implementation of security measures to protect surveillance equipment and basehouse operations.  
- Challenges with Mexican immigration authorities, including harassment of agents.  

Key Organizations  
- Western Hemisphere Division (U.S. intelligence agency overseeing operations).  
- CIA Station Mexico City (operational control for LIONION and KDAFGHAN projects).  
- FBI: Compared KDAFGHAN to U.S. groups monitoring Cuban fugitives.  
- National Security Agency (NSA): Mentioned in context of intelligence sharing.  
- Department of Defense: Referenced in financial and personnel coordination.

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