Cryptonym: CASAILOR-25
CASAILOR-25 was a CIA source who left Cuba in mid-1963 after time as prisoner at the Isle of Pines.
104-10308-10267: MEMORANDUM: AMQUAR
10/30/63: Memo for the record from LAD/JFK Task Force: Subject: AMQUAR: "1. Description: A PA/Prop operation. 2. Findings: HAMB 3879 (IN 50361) 30 Oct 63: (HAMB 3880 (IN 50478) Idens. Concerns debriefing of CASAILOR-25 on 24 and 25 Oct 63. He reported that Faustino Perez, born ca. 1923, commander in Castro's army in Havana Hqs., Granma veteran and former minister in Castro's Government, told C-25 in August 1963 that Castro must be killed and all resistance groups organized. C-25 described Perez as an opportunist who would need promise of advantage in return for help."
104-10308-10268 CABLE: DURING DEBRIEFINGS 24 AND 25 OCT IN BRISTOL
10/30/63 cable HAMB 3879 from Hamburg to Director, slugline RYBAT NYXIS ZRWAGON CASAILOR MHAPRON: "During debriefings 24 Oct and 25 Oct in Bristol CASAILOR-25 named identities with whom he in contact and certain they anti-regime and will be active in fight to destroy it. CASAILOR-25 made following comments about each identity (note: he covers 17 individuals). IDEN A - CASAILOR-25 shared cell in Isle of Pines prison with him and he and C-25 'like brothers'. He drove C-25 to ship in Cardenas in mid-August prior (to) present trip and seen frequently by C-25 while home...C-25 believes that he (note: himself) is capable beginning revolution which could take control of Guanajay and Artermisa and neighboring areas and hold for maximum of 48 hours before the Soviet military strength could be concentrated in areas..." He wanted answers to certain questions before his return to Cuba.
10/30/63: Cable from Hamburg to Director: Slugline RYBAT NYXIS ZRWAGON CASAILOR MHAPRON: REF HAGU 3879 (IN 50361): "IDENTITY A - Isidro Contreras, commanding officer of Pinar del Rio naval district with HQs in Bahia Honda. Classmate and very close friend of chief of naval ops Azierain who appealed to him to take present position. IDENTITY B - FNU Ignarra Matarran, commanding officer of eastern naval district (Oriente). IDENTITY C - Jose Ponce, former commander of 'Army of the Center' (unintelligible) in Santa Clara. Began six month guided missile course in Cabana fortress July 63 which being conducted by high Soviet army officers. Ponce took part in Gramma landing and is brother in law of Ramiro Valdez, Minister of Interior. IDENTITY D - Orlando Fernandez, referred to as 'saborit' by friends. Commander in navy now employed as executive in Mambisas Havana. IDENTITY E - FNU Jomaron.. captain in navy executive officer to IDEN B above. Wife's brother killed at Bay of Pigs. IDENTITY F - Jose Castanera, commander who holds no fixed title in Havana army HQs. IDENTITY G - Roman Alvarez, Mambisas director. IDENTITY H - Enrique Camara...chief of police Santa Clara. Mulatto, Moncada veteran and landed with Gramma. IDENTITY I - FNU Saurez...captain in army employed in Havana police HQs. Former member of Castro army in Sierra Maestra during Batista regime. IDENTITY K - Enrique Santana...chief of police western Cuba. Moncada veteran. IDENTITY L - FNU Bentural. Medical doctor, employed in Havana hospital, which treats policemen and their families exclusively. Also works as Havana port doctor who boards each visiting vessel. Veteran of Escambray action against Batista. IDENTITY N - Pepin Arruti, see HAMB 3320. IDENTITY M - Orlando Mirret. Former first lieutenant in army, fought with unidentified resistance group in Escambray against Castro forces during first half 63. Now in hiding in Havana..."
104-10077-10281: CABLE: THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING THE
12/05/63: Cable from Director to JMWAVE: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE CASAILOR MHAPRON AMQUAR: "1. The following is a summary of developments concerning the CASAILOR and AMQUAR/1 (Humberto Cancio Gonzalez) contacts and efforts at developing channels of communication with disaffected elements in the PBRUMEN (Cuban) military especially navy and merchant marine...B. Present plans are for AMQUAR/1 and CASAILOR/24 to work together in developing their leads. A meeting for AMQUAR/1 will be arranged next time C-24 calls at a western port. Following are AMQUAR/1 leads: 1. CASAILOR/24 (reason for above decision). 2. Jose Gelasio Lopez Garcia, supervisor dock facilities port of Havana. 3. Isidro Contreras Perez (also a CASAILOR/25 lead). 4. Alberto Herrera Abat, second in command Casablanca arsenal. 5. Joel Ramon Ishra, professor Naval Academy Mariel. 6. Cmdte Jorge Cainas Sierra, coordinating officers Naval Academy Mariel. 7. Jose Ramon Martinez Diaz, harbor pilot port of Matanzas. 8. Antonio Santa Cruz Suarez, former chief naval ops presently Captain cruiser Cuba. 9. Cmdte Enrique Borbonet Gomez, deputy chief training Rebel Army, presently recuperating from burns resulting gas stove mishap. 10. AMLEG/20..."