</s>104-10457-100991 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 DISPATCH CLASSIFICATION SECRET PROCESSING ACTION PROCESSIONING ACTION NO SECRET MARKED FOR INDEXING Chief, Western Hemisphere Division XX NO. NO. NO. NO. NO INDEXNG REQUIRED Chief of Station, WI/M/N/A/Y! NO. ONLY GUARDIFIED DESK CAM JUDGE INDEX FROM Chief of Stations, Mexico City 07/7/7 CANCADEMY INDEXIN D Target Study: Jesus Cruz Gonzales MCKECOFITA SUBJECT D Target STUDY: JESUS CRUZ Gonzales ACTION REQUIREMENTS D Target Study: Jesus Cruz Gonzales, 25 May 1970, Previous Target Study Reference: IMMA-59290, 25 November 1970, Details of Cuba Month IMMA -59290 - November 1970. Details of Cuba Month IMMA, 59295, November 1970 - Details of Cuban Month IMMA: 59295 - November 1979, Detail of Cuba Monthly UPA-2330, concerning Mundi Station Commembrance MICROFILMED: IMMA. 29290, November 1979 - November 1978 - December 1979 - December 1977 - December 1978 IMMA 29290 - December 1975 - December 1976 - December. DCC: MICRO-2970 @ concerning Mumu Station Contact with Cruz! DCC. MICRO: 2970 @ On Jeus CRUz Gonzalez, the Cuban Press Attache in Mexico, and his As forward under separate cover is the up-up-to-date Target Study on his clear from the attached study and the log of activities with CRUJ. as he was arrested. The cuban Press Attaché in Mexico. and his on his hand, he is no more accessible members of the Cuban Embassy, and on his on the other hand. He has to buy with his over-of-the-top activities working with probably one of the most accessible members members of Cuba Embassy. On the other hand he is so busy with the over-active activity working with that the other one he has to be able to do so as well as his own. He is not allowed to participate in the the Station does not have he has practically any free time free for intolloll- the Station doesn't believe he has not necessarily any time free from the time he no longer January 1970, he dropped his all cultural activities. No longer or visiting the Presena Latina offices several times each day. He or visiting for members of Mexico City. He also

Summary:  
This document details the professional and personal activities of Jesus Cruz Gonzales and his wife Mercedes during their tenure at the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City from 1967 to 1970. Cruz served as Press Attaché, managing cultural and press operations, including coordination with Mexican institutions, Prensa Latina news agency finances, and visa processes for individuals seeking travel or exchange programs. Mercedes acted as private secretary to the Ambassador, overseeing classified materials, diplomatic mail, and emergency protocols. Both were involved in political networks, maintaining ties to Cuban intelligence, socialist groups, and Cuban exiles. The text includes internal embassy communications about personnel duties, security measures, and logistical arrangements for events such as film showings and cultural gatherings. Financial transactions related to photographic equipment purchases and tape recorders are noted, alongside personal details about family life and household management.  

Key People:  
- **Jesus Cruz Gonzales**: Cuban Press Attaché in Mexico City; managed Prensa Latina operations, cultural exchanges, and visa coordination.  
- **Mercedes (Cruz)**: Private secretary to the Ambassador; oversaw classified materials, diplomatic mail, and emergency protocols.  
- **Ambassador Joaquin Hernandez Armas**: Cuban diplomat with whom Cruz and Mercedes interacted.  
- **Luis Mendoza Gutierrez**: Cuban official involved in embassy operations.  
- **Sergio Pineda**: Associated with Prensa Latina; provided information about Cruz.  
- **Clara Santa**: Cuban maid employed in Cruz’s household.  
- **Miguel Donoso, Aurora Velasco, Isabella Garcia Avela**: Individuals with whom Cruz or Mercedes had professional or personal interactions.  

Key Locations:  
- **Cuban Embassy, Mexico City**: Central to all described activities; described as a compound with multiple offices.  
- **Mexico City**: Sites of cultural events, meetings, and embassy operations.  
- **Havana, Cuba**: Mentioned in context of package shipments, correspondence, and family connections.  
- **Tampico, Canada, Vancouver, Paris, Prague, Monterrey**: Locations referenced in travel logs and correspondence.  

Key Events:  
- Cruz’s role in managing Prensa Latina finances and cultural exchange programs.  
- Mercedes’ responsibilities for classified materials and diplomatic mail at the Embassy.  
- Coordination of visa processes and smuggling operations (e.g., sending items to Cuba).  
- Organization of film showings and cultural events, including purchases of photographic equipment and tape recorders.  
- Internal embassy communications about personnel duties, security protocols, and safe access for classified materials.  
- Personal interactions involving family dynamics, household management, and concerns over children’s behavior.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Cuban Embassy, Mexico City**: Central institution for all described activities.  
- **Prensa Latina**: Cuban press organization managed by Cruz.  
- **Cuban National Council**: Mentioned in context of political affiliations.  
- **Instituto Cruz for the Biblioteca del Congreso de España**: Organization referenced in correspondence with Isabella Garcia Avela.  
- **Impresa Madera**: Company contacted by Cruz for business purposes.  

Note: The document contains redacted social security numbers (SSNs) and other sensitive identifiers, which have been replaced with placeholders as per guidelines.

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