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Cryptonym: AMLISP

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Definition:
"A FI (foreign intelligence) project targeted against political and economic targets."
Status:
Documented
Discussion:
A cable from JMWAVE on December 10, 1963, described AMLISP-1 as "a former Cuban government employee who has the confidence of friends in the Cuban armed forces; he has been an honest reporter for approximately two years."

A cable on December 12, 1963, stated that AMLISP-1's informants were Audilio Herrera, a former wholesale fruit vendor, and Edilio Gomez. Both were recruited by (FNU) de la Torre. In addition, another cable on the same day stated that AMLISP-1's subsource was Rebecca Albert, whose fiancé's uncle, Juan Francisco Hernandez, was a notary who lived near Torrens and who reported observations of traffic.
Sources:

104-10308-10074: MEMORANDUM: AMLISP PROJECT

A document that lists operational details and some of the reports gathered during the AMLISP project, as well as the definition of the program.

104-10236-10136: DISPATCH-CONTROL DISSEM-SOVIET MILITARY ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA OF REMEDIOS, LAS VILLAS PROVINCE

Reports gathered from AMLISP-1 referring to the Soviet military presence inside Cuba. AMLISP-1 reported increased construction in the area he was monitoring. Another official source offered related comments on the construction of a "rocket base".

104-10164-10078: OPERATIONAL CLEARANCES ON LISTED INDIVIDUALS.

On 11/15/62, the operational clearance was cancelled for AMLISP-1, 201-289596.

104-10076-10251: JMWAVE CABLE - POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED SOVIET OIL SUPPLY TO CUBA AND CUBAN EFFORT TO MAKE VENEZUELAN OIL DEAL; EFFECT OF FOOD SCARCITY ON CUBAN MILITARY CAPABILITIES; AND POLICY OF SCORCHED EARTH AND E

12/10/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: INTEL TYPIC: "SUPDATA: AMLISP-1 in SW 313 of 5 Nov 63 received 30 Nov. Info from the captain, a witting informant...Source: A former Cuban government employee who has the confidence of friends in the Cuban armed forces; he has been an honest reporter for approximately two years. The information was obtained from an officer of the Rebel Army who was present during the conversation, and who has been reporting for more than a year."

104-10076-10371: JMWAVE CABLE - TRAVEL OF SOVIETS FROM BATABANO TO ISLA DE PINOS; CARGO TRAFFIC BETWEEN ISLA DE PINOS AND BATABANAO.

12/12/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: INTEL TYPIC: "SUPDATA: AMLISP-1 in SW MSG 317 DTD 10 Nov RECD from translation 30 Nov 63. Informants are Audilio Herrera, Surgidero de Batabano resident and former wholesale fruit vendor, and Edilio Gomez, resident of Finca Algobin, Batabano. Both were recruited by (FNU) de la Torre full IDEN not established. Field comments are from AMSUM-4 monitoring of CLT..."

104-10076-10372: JMWAVE CABLE - TRUCK TRAFFIC AND TUBE-LIKE OBJECTS SEEN ENTERING TORRENS BASE.

12/12/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: INTEL TYPIC: "SUPDATA: AMLISP-1 in SW MSG 315 DTD 7 Nov 63 RECD from translation 30 Nov 63. Subsource is Rebecca Albert whose fiancé's uncle, Juan Francisco Hernandez (per SW 328 dated 28 Nov), is a notary who resides near Torrens and who reported observations of traffic. Field comment shoe..."

104-10308-10075: THREE SW MESSAGES

1964 reports from Peter Digerveno (Emilio Americo Rodriguez), FI (Foreign Intelligence) on AMLISP-1's three S/W messages. An unredacted message from AMLISP-1 details a delivery of vehicles, weapons, and a failed attempt on the life of Fidel Castro. In addition, the second S/W message mentioned AMLISP-3,

Contributors:
Carmine Savastano • Bill Simpich

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