</s>JFK Assassination System Date: 4/28/201 Identification Form Agency Information AGENCY: FBI AGENCY NUMBER: 124-10284-10081 RECORD SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILE NUMBER : CR 105-85440-28 AGENCY FILENUMBER: CR 105-85440-28 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of FROM: Director, FBI Assassinaton Records Collection Art of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Note) Case(tNW) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (2002 Date: 03/18/2025 TITLE: DATE: 08/11/1967 PAGES: 185 SUBJECTS: MAB, ASSOC, CUBAN EXILES, MIL ACT, ACA DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Secret RESTRICTIONS: RESTRICATIONS: 1A: IB, IC: 4 CURRENT REVIEW: Fedex: DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 09/07/1998 OPENING CRITERIA: APPROVAL OF CIA, INDEPENITE COMMENTS: INC S/S, ADMIN PAGE 32 v1 NW 88608 Dcdl:32303569 Page 1

The document details activities of Cuban exile groups, particularly the Movimiento Renovador Revolucionario (MRR), led by Manuel Artime Buesa, between 1964 and 1966. It references interactions with U.S., Nicaraguan, and Costa Rican authorities, CIA funding and coordination, smuggling operations, and internal conflicts within exile organizations. Key figures include Artime, Brigade 2506 members, Alpha 66 leaders, and other anti-Castro groups. The text also mentions alleged plots against Cuban leadership, logistical details such as travel plans and communication methods, and U.S. government actions. It includes fragmented entries about MRR’s relocation to Central America, secret offices in Miami, and CIA financial support for anti-Castro activities. References to President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 visit to Miami and interactions with exile leaders are noted alongside historical events like the Bay of Pigs invasion (1961) and prisoner exchanges involving Manuel Artime and Fidel Castro.  

Key People  
- **Manuel Artime Buesa**: Head of MRR; reported to be based in Central America, involved in smuggling, military planning, and interactions with CIA.  
- **Santiago Alvarez Rodriguez**: Leader of an action group linked to MRR; mentioned in contexts of boat repairs and travel plans.  
- **Alberto Oms Barretto**: Former Brigade 2506 member who discussed MRR activities and Artime’s leadership.  
- **Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo**: Military leader of Alpha 66, expressed distrust in Artime’s collaboration with other groups.  
- **Rolando Cubelas**: Mentioned in connection to Artime and alleged plots against Cuban leaders.  
- **Felipe Rivera Diaz**: Head of the Cuban Nationalist Association; accused U.S. of supporting Artime as a potential Cuban leader.  
- **Jose Miro Cardona**: CRC president, met with Kennedy during his 1962 Miami visit.  
- **Rudolph Fernandez**: Cuban exile associated with UCL.  
- **Fray Balbino de Ferral**: MRR member deported from Cuba in 1961.  
- **Enrique Menocal**: Provided information on the 30th of November Movement.  
- **Antonio Iglesia Pons**: Nicaragua operations base commander for Artime.  

Key Locations  
- **Miami, Florida**: Headquarters for MRR; used as a transit point for exiles and smuggling operations.  
- **Costa Rica**: Central hub for MRR activities, including training camps and meetings with Artime.  
- **Nicaragua**: Site of interactions between exile groups and U.S. officials; mentioned in contexts of smuggling and military planning.  
- **Puerto Rico, Venezuela**: Locations where Artime or MRR members were reportedly present.  
- **Panama**: Associated with smuggling activities and alleged use of aircraft for operations.  
- **Cuba**: Sites of invasions, prisons, and political conflicts; referenced in prisoner exchanges and internal exile group disputes.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Meetings between exiles and U.S. officials, including Kennedy’s 1962 visit to Miami.  

Key Events  
- **1964–1965**: MRR moved its headquarters to Central America; established secret offices in Miami.  
- **Smuggling Operations**: Alleged shipments of whiskey from Panama to Costa Rica and Nicaragua, linked to MRR and other exile groups.  
- **CIA Involvement**: CIA provided financial support to MRR and Artime; reported coordination with MRR for anti-Castro activities.  
- **Internal Conflicts**: Criticism of Artime’s leadership within exile groups, including accusations of misusing funds and personal conduct (e.g., maintaining a mistress).  
- **Alleged Plots**: Reports of planned attacks on Cuban leaders, including a raid attributed to MRR, though denied by Artime.  
- **Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961)**: Mentioned as a historical event tied to exile group activities and U.S. government actions.  
- **Prisoner Exchanges**: Involving Manuel Artime and Fidel Castro, referenced in both summaries.  
- **President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 Visit**: Included interactions with Artime and Brigade 2506 leaders in Miami.  

Key Organizations  
- **Movimiento Renovador Revolucionario (MRR)**: Led by Artime; engaged in smuggling, military planning, and anti-Castro activities.  
- **Brigade 2506**: Former Cuban exile group involved in the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion; members interacted with MRR leaders.  
- **Alpha 66**: Exile organization planning armed action against Cuba; expressed distrust in Artime’s collaboration.  
- **CIA**: Funded and coordinated with MRR and other groups for anti-Castro operations.  
- **Frente Revolucionario Democrático (FRD)**: Mentioned as an anti-Castro organization associated with Artime.  
- **Movimiento Revolucionario Rebelde (MRR)**: Referenced in the first summary as a key exile group linked to CIA and FBI.  
- **Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR)**: Mentioned as a target of exile group activities, including alleged infiltration plans.  
- **Cuban Catholic University (CACU) student organization**: Associated with Rudolph Fernandez.  

Notes: The text contains redacted social security numbers (e.g., 105-962) and other identifiers. References to specific dates and locations are inconsistent or incomplete.

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