</s>104-10218-10035 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET/KAPUK - PROJECT OUTLINE CRYPTONYN FIELD CASE OFFICER Skellard C.Curtis WILLARD C. CURTIS STATION Mexico City CHIEF OF STATIOI WILLard C CURTS STATION Mexico City CS COPY NO FED DESSEMMATION. SECRET C.KATK R.SIDE OF ATT.N.16 HMMAD 6353 L SIOE OF AT.T.P.T .- 011 HMMAP-06353 50-124-28/1

Summary  
This document outlines a U.S. intelligence project conducted in Mexico City during 1962–1963, focusing on supporting a contract agent (LIIHUFF/I) operating within right-wing political circles in Mexico. The project aims to gather information on Mexican government stability, economic policies, and high-level political groups influencing government contracts. LIIHUFF/I, an American citizen with business ties in Latin America, serves as an Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and holds connections to Mexican right-wing organizations, including figures like LIE. Navarro, "Espejo," and Jorge Sirich. The project is classified under KAPUK and involves no coordination with other intelligence assets or Mexican authorities. It requests annual funding of $9,000 for operational expenses, salary, and travel.  

Key People  
- **LIIHUFF/I**: U.S. contract agent operating in Mexico; born in the United States, fluent in Spanish, involved in business and political networks.  
- **Willard C. Curtis**: Station chief in Mexico City.  
- **LIE. Navarro**, "Espejo", Jorge Sirich: Mexican right-wing political figures associated with LIIHUFF/I.  
- **KUBARK/ODBEX**: Intelligence programs referenced as unrelated to this project.  

Key Locations  
- **Mexico City, Mexico**: Primary operational base for the project.  
- **Mexico**: Focus of political and economic intelligence-gathering activities.  

Key Events  
- **1962–1963**: Project timeline; LIIHUFF/I’s formal contract status established in November 1962.  
- **October 1963**: Priority objectives approved, emphasizing government stability and political influence analysis.  
- **1950–1962**: LIIHUFF/I’s history as a contact agent for U.S. stations in Panama City and Mexico City.  

Key Organizations  
- **KUBARK/ODBEX**: Intelligence programs not linked to this project.  
- **Mexican right-wing political groups**: Including HURR (National Assembly of Mexico) and Movimento Universitario de Mexico.  
- **U.S. Chamber of Commerce**: LIIHUFF/I’s professional affiliation.

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