</s>104-10308-10044 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: AMBRUSH Organization Job # 63-345/6 File # 19-5-6 Dated included: Apr 61 - Jan 62 Volumes: 1 1. Description: Revolutionary Council Anti-Castro Security and Counter-Intelligence Team. 2. Findings: No findings in relation to the terms of reference. Of possible interest: A document dated 19 August 1961 source: AMPAFL-1, hand carried to Hqs. from WAVE in August 1961. The document mentions "Cuban Communist penetration agents in all branches of importance of the U.S. Government" ... Mentions a possible "Castro penetation into the Frente "FRD - Revolutionary Democratic Front) and U.S ., activities." 3. Other Agencies with Knowledge of this Activity: Approximately, none. 03 (Barbara Boyle) Researcher 02 /CDH comment: Check out Eugenio MARTINES again. (S)IPSTREAM-1 said in 1976 that one EugenIO MARTINEZ was working for the Cubans. A Eugenlo MARTinez was involved in the Watergate; a former JMWAVE Station agent.7

Summary:  
The document details intelligence activities related to Cuban exile groups and anti-Castro operations during 1961-1962. It references the AMBRUSH Organization, a Revolutionary Council Anti-Castro Security and Counter-Intelligence Team, which investigated Cuban Communist penetration of U.S. government branches. A 19 August 1961 document (AMPAFL-1) mentions Cuban agents infiltrating the Frente Revolucionario Democratico (FRD) and U.S. activities. Eugenio Martinez is noted as a suspect working for Cubans, with ties to Watergate and JMWAVE Station. Armando Munero is linked to Cuban exile networks, including connections to Lino Fernandes (MRR), Jacinto Luzarraga (a former sugar mill owner in Cuba), and Antonio Valdes Rodriguez (arrested in Cuba). Discussions involve intelligence operations, sabotage plans, and U.S.-Cuba diplomatic tensions. The text also references the Italian Embassy's role in facilitating funds for Cuban exiles and mentions Dr. Fidez as a key figure in anti-Castro intelligence efforts, with potential ties to U.S. government agencies.  

Key People:  
- Eugenio Martinez (suspected Cuban operative, linked to Watergate)  
- Armando Munero (Cuban exile connected to MRR and Jacinto Luzarraga)  
- Dr. Fidez (anti-Castro intelligence figure, possibly collaborating with U.S. agencies)  
- Antonio Valdes Rodriguez (arrested in Cuba, associated with Kovimento)  
- Jacinto Luzarraga (former sugar mill owner in Cuba, now in jail at Isle of Pines)  
- Lino Fernandes (MRR member, father-in-law of Munero)  

Key Locations:  
- Miami (base for anti-Castro operations, including JMWAVE Station)  
- Havana (Cuban government and diplomatic activities)  
- Isle of Pines (location of Jacinto Luzarraga's imprisonment)  
- Spain (mentioned in context of documents related to Cuban exile networks)  

Key Events:  
- 19 August 1961 document (AMPAFL-1) detailing Cuban Communist infiltration of U.S. and FRD activities  
- Intelligence operations involving sabotage, surveillance, and fund transfers for Cuban exiles  
- Diplomatic tensions between Cuba and foreign embassies (e.g., Costa Rican Embassy in Havana)  
- Arrests and monitoring of individuals like Antonio Valdes Rodriguez and Jacinto Luzarraga  
- Discussions about U.S. government collaboration with anti-Castro groups, including potential CIA ties  

Key Organizations:  
- AMBRUSH Organization (Revolutionary Council Anti-Castro Security and Counter-Intelligence Team)  
- Frente Revolucionario Democratico (FRD)  
- JMWAVE Station (U.S. intelligence unit linked to Martinez)  
- Costa Rican Embassy in Havana (involved in diplomatic exchanges with Cuban government)

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