</s>180-10145-10295 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 TRANSMITTAL A. JUMENT RECEIPT 9 June 1978 FROM: Office of Legislative Council Mr. Robert Morrison Office of Legislative Counsel House Select Committee on FROM; Office of Intelligence Agency House Select Committee on Room 7 D 35 Assassinatiunis Washington, D.C. 20505 3531 House Airmax 32 Washington, DC. D. C. 20595 THE DOCUMENTS LISTED HEREON ARE FORWARDED FOR: INFORMATION ACTION ACTION RETENTION Loan INFORMATION DOC. DATE ACTION LOOX RETENTION CONTROL NUMBER DOC. DAT Loan SUBJECT (Unclassified preferred) CLASS. SUBJECT (Unclined preferred) CLASS. Sur 73 Sanitized Notes of Betsy Palmer wos OS files 5 on Manuel Antonio Pay y Alvore 4 Feb 7 Sanitized Notes of Betsy Palmer re file on C/S - Alpha DC 5 . . THIS COPY IS NOT FOR RELEASE. APAPPROVED FOR 7/7/SE 1993 CA HISTORICAL REVEN PROGRAM 19588 RECEIPT SIGNATURE (acknowledging receipt of above documents) RETURN TO OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY DATE OF RECEipt WASHINGTON, D D.S. WASHINGTON, DC 20505 FORM: 3 - WHITE, RETURN COPY FORM: 37728 - PINK, ADDRESSES HOLD BACK - CANARY, OLC HOLT RACK 10/45-108295

Summary  
The documents detail U.S. government records on Manuel Ray y Rivera (MRR), a Cuban exile linked to anti-Castro activities, primarily between 1962–1965. Key themes include MRR’s efforts to organize operations against Cuba, his connections with other exiles and U.S. intelligence agencies, funding streams, and logistical planning. The text references JURE (Juntas Revolucionarias de Espana) and related groups as entities involved in anti-Castro sabotage. MRR is described as seeking CIA support for infiltration efforts, including military operations and arms procurement. There are mentions of his travel to various locations (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Venezuela), interactions with U.S. officials, and financial transactions. A cable from 1963 notes a reference to the "Kennedy Administration" in the context of MRR’s activities, though no direct link to JFK’s assassination is established.  

Key People  
- **Manuel Ray y Rivera (MRR)**: Central figure in Cuban exile groups; described as seeking CIA support for infiltration efforts and military operations.  
- **Rogelio Cisneros Diaz**: JURE member involved in MRR’s operations; later resigned due to internal conflicts.  
- **Alfonso Rodriguez**: JURE official monitoring MRR’s activities and internal disputes.  
- **Paul Chibas Ribas**: JURE national executive member involved in discussions about Cisneros’ removal.  
- **Tony Storza, Warren Frank**: CIA figures mentioned in AMATUP/2 reports.  
- **Raul Chibas**: MRR’s assistant, involved in organizing resistance groups and coordinating with CIA.  
- **Julian Gallo**: Contacted MRR in Puerto Rico to gather information on his network.  
- **Harry Mahoney**: Debriefed MRR regarding his activities and connections.  
- **Jose Garcia Valdez**: Provided intelligence on MRR’s plans to infiltrate the CIA.  
- **George Volsky**: Mentioned as a potential contact for MRR’s infiltration efforts.  

Key Locations  
- **Cuba**: Target of infiltration attempts; site of MRR’s planned operations.  
- **Miami, Florida**: Hub for Cuban exile networks and coordination with U.S. intelligence.  
- **Puerto Rico**: Used by MRR to seek Mexican visas and maintain contacts.  
- **Venezuela**: Guerrilla training base for JURE.  
- **Dominican Republic**: Proposed JURE base location.  
- **Florida (Tampa)**: JURE training base established in April 1964.  
- **Nassau, Bahamas**: Detention location for MRR and associates after British capture.  
- **Mexico City**: Site of CIA cables discussing anti-Castro operations and MEXI interactions.  
- **Costa Rica**: Involved in plans for operational bases and arms procurement.  

Key Events  
- **May 1964**: MRR’s failed attempt to infiltrate Cuba due to boat mechanical issues.  
- **July 1964**: British authorities detained MRR and associates near Cayo Largo; CIA denied involvement in his capture.  
- **August–September 1964**: Internal JURE conflicts, including Cisneros’ resignation and discussions about MRR’s leadership capabilities.  
- **June 1963**: CIA approved autonomous operations policy to support anti-Castro groups like JURE without direct military intervention.  
- **April 1963**: MRR ordered an agent to infiltrate the CIA, with plans to distribute anti-American leaflets in Cuba.  
- **1960**: MRR granted Provisional Operational Approval (POA) by the CIA to conduct anti-Castro activities.  
- **1966**: MRR sought a Mexican visa and attempted to transmit radio broadcasts to Cuba.  
- **1970**: CIA concluded it had no current operational interest in MRR.  

Key Organizations  
- **JURE (Juntas de Resistencia Cubana)**: Cuban exile group led by MRR, receiving CIA financial support.  
- **CIA**: Provided funding and monitored JURE activities under autonomous operations guidelines.  
- **AMATUP/2**: Intelligence unit reporting on MRR’s activities and JURE operations.  
- **FRD (Federacion de Republicanos Cubanos)**: Cuban exile group with which MRR had ties; he was considered for inclusion in its structure.  
- **MRP (Movimiento Revolucionario de los Pobres)**: Anti-Castro coalition led by MRR, with ties to U.S. intelligence.  
- **MDC (Movimiento Democrático Cubano)**: Linked to MRR’s operations, with Jose Fernandez Badue as a coordinator.  
- **U.S. Treasury**: Involved in arms procurement investigations linked to JURE.  
- **Office of Intelligence Agency (OIA)**: U.S. agency involved in tracking anti-Castro activities and coordinating with MEXI.

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