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UFG-8473

1. Source Comment: At the time of his departure, Batista told the executive committee that he was going directly to Caracas, Venezuela. It was not until after his return that it was learned that he had not gone to Caracas or to Guatemala as he had planned. He later explained that while he was in Puerto Rico he telephoned his relative in Guatemala and was informed that the latter had "failed in his efforts."

Field Comment: Presumably he was referring to an interview with President Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro which Batista had earlier said had been arranged by his cousin. (Cf.

3. Headquarters Comment: In early August 1964, Folex was reported to have been in charge for Dominican exiles Armed Forces aid in an ex caching operation for Cuban exiles in the Monte Cristi area. See TDCS-314/07232-66. Another source reported that in September 1964 approximately 20 Cuban exiles were taking training at a camp near Punta Presidente (N 19-47, W 71-46).

4. The location of the house was not given.

5. Source Comment: The document, as originally drafted, was modified because Barbeite felt that the tone was too strong. Also, the amount of money requested was reduced to $10,000.

Field Comment: An earlier report from the same source reported that the document was being prepared, and that $75,000 would be requested. (Cf. UFG-8327).

Field Comments:

6. The CADELLO I (FL 7579 F), an 83-foot boat, is a former U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat. The boat yard referred to is the Synocruit Boat Yard on Stock Island which is owned by Mike Brito. Stock Island is on U.S. Highway 1, between Key West and Boca Chica.

7. The KYA-ORA, or KIA-ORA, has Florida registration FL 8665 E.

8. The LANCHA AZUL has been described as a high-speed launch. (Cf. UFG-8324). Besides the CADELLO I, the MDC has been reported to own the VICKY I, a blue V-23; the PUNCHIN CHIA (FL 9256 SC), a 33-foot boat; and BERNARDO II.

Font is chief of military operations of Comandos L, which has an alliance with RECE. (Cf. UFG 8423).

9. Valladares arrived in Miami on 27 May with weapons which he gave to the MDC. He offered to supply weapons to the MDC and the Association of Veterans of the Bay of Pigs (Brigade 2506).

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