</s>104-10215-10214 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 PERSONAL INFORMATION (3 documents) Volume 3 of 5

Summary  
The declassified documents detail U.S. intelligence operations in Latin America during the 1950s-1960s, focusing on CIA activities in Cuba, Mexico, Costa Rica, and other regions. Key figures include Arthur G. Valvada (and variants of his name), a CIA operative involved in covert missions, including interactions with Cuban rebel forces linked to Fidel Castro. The documents reference operational assignments, cover identities, financial arrangements, security clearances, and administrative directives for agents. They also mention Project AMPHORACH and other classified operations, as well as logistical support for intelligence activities. No direct references to John F. Kennedy, the assassination, or related investigations appear in the text.  

Key People  
- Arthur G. Valvada (and variants: Vaivada, Vaitada, Vaitvada): CIA operative assigned to Cuba and Costa Rica; involved in covert missions, cover identities, and intelligence-gathering activities.  
- Fidel Castro: Cuban leader mentioned in context of rebel forces and operations.  
- J.C. King: U.S. government official overseeing Western Hemisphere Division operations.  
- Raymond Millard: Cover Division representative coordinating Valvada’s assignments.  
- Ross Leater Crozier: Recruiter for CIA penetration programs.  
- Harold R. Norwayr (P), Joseph Ravotto, N. Crozier: Agents and officials involved in intelligence operations.  

Key Locations  
- Havana, Cuba: Primary operational base for agents like Valvada; site of rebel activities and logistical operations.  
- San Jose, Costa Rica: Residence and family home for Valvada; linked to cover identities and financial arrangements.  
- Mexico City, Mexico: Coordination hub for U.S. intelligence operations.  
- Sierra Maestra Mountains, Cuba: Region associated with Cuban rebel forces.  
- Dallas, Texas: Location of the Public Surveys Institute (PSI) referenced in cover stories.  

Key Events  
- Valvada’s covert missions in Cuba, including interactions with Cuban rebels and logistical support for Castro’s forces.  
- Operational planning for Project AMPHORACH, a CIA initiative involving surveillance and intelligence-gathering in Cuba.  
- Administrative processes for converting agents from contract to staff status, security clearances, and financial arrangements.  
- Cover identity development for agents, including journalistic pseudonyms and media connections.  
- Logistical challenges, such as family relocation due to political instability in Cuba and visa processing delays.  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Overseeing operations, personnel management, and security clearances.  
- Western Hemisphere Division (U.S. Government): Coordinating contract amendments and operational directives.  
- Contract Personnel Division: Managing agent assignments and promotions.  
- Public Surveys Institute (PSI): Mentioned as a cover identity for agents in Dallas, Texas.  
- Cuban authorities: Indirectly referenced in operations involving rebel groups and intelligence activities.  

Notes  
- The documents contain redacted social security numbers (e.g., "SSN REDACTED") and other classified markings.  
- No explicit mention of John F. Kennedy, the assassination, or related investigations appears in the text.  
- References to conflicts in Cuba (e.g., 1958 newspaper articles about violence) are fragmented and unrelated to JFK’s assassination.

JFK Declassified Files

104-10215-10214.pdf

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