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Cryptonym: AMCOVE-14

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Definition:
Unknown identity. Cables on December 11, 1963, stated that AMCOVE-14 reported to AMCOVE-5, and that Oscar aka Perico was a sub source of AMCOVE-14.
Status:
Unknown
Discussion:
Oscar/Perico resided in Pinar del Rio Province.
Sources:

104-10079-10309: CABLE RE AGENT REPORTING

11/25/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: ..."2. FOLL translation Ref B: Five three. Changing number book page about radar brick which exists in (unintelligible) from Ceiga del Asoa. (It is) one book page 19 (1 cheese brick radar, with additional antennas. Road entering Cordonal toward the left there is road (rough track) that leads to finca Esponga (or Esponda) that has before it Laguna de Piedra. In (unintelligible) there is Russian camp. There are approximately 100 Russians. They have trenches, equipment covered with tarpaulins, radars. Russians training Cuban troops carrying out daily practise, I was not able determine amount equipment. Observed by AMCOVE-14..."

104-10076-10299: JMWAVE CABLE RE ALLEGED PROBLEMS BETWEEN FIDEL AND HIS MINISTERS

12/11/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: "1. Following translation Ref A: Six four. AMCOVE-11 informs he has reports from various doctor friends (that) there problems between Fidel and his ministers. Other changes will happen soon, Raul Roa will be replaced by Armando Hart. I am answering by secret writing names and diagram people of AMCOVE-8. I suppose message of Tuesday third (OWVL 300 is a mistake, AMCOVE-3 being worked excessively. I ask you Enrique (Henry J. Sloman - note: probably Tony Sforza) to send me next pouch some pills (assume tablets) to have in reserve in case we imprisoned. It should be something quick and very small so that they can be hidden in seams of clothing. We are all right and only taking precaution. Any measures. 2. Following translation Ref B: Six five. I received messages (OWVL) 29 and 30. Report from Oscar, code name Perico, says he was in park town of Candelaria day 23 November...4. WAVE comments in parentheses. Re paras 2 and 3 above 'Perico' resides Pinar del Rio, is sub source AMCOVE-14 who reports via AMCOVE-5. Have requested identities AMCOVE-5 sub sources..."

104-10076-10309: JMWAVE CABLE - TROOP MOVEMENT IN PINAR DEL RIO PROVINCE

12/11/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: INTEL TYPIC: "SUPDATA: AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez) in WT 65 and 66, WAVE 8780, 8781, subsource AMCOVE-5, from informant Oscar aka Perico, not further identified, who reports to AMCOVE-14. Perico was in Candelaria on dates specified..." - - - Page 3: Information Report: "Source: A Cuban who has professional contact with relatives of officials in Cuban Government circles and a variety of contacts in western Cuba. Source is an experienced reporter. This information is from a former businessman who has many contacts among the Cuban military, from an unidentified informant..."

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