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Cryptonym: AMBARB-28

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Definition:
AMBARB-28 was possibly either Rafael Orizondo Souto or Francisco Raded Bechili. AMBARB-28 was one of two AMBARB representatives in Ecuador.
Status:
Speculative
Discussion:
A dispatch in October of 1962 stated that both Rafael Orizondo Souto (note: name scored out) and Francisco Raded Bechili were on the DRE payroll for Ecuador.

Another DRE document stated that Rafael Orizondo Souto and Francisco Raded Bechili were delegates to Ecuador.

An April, 1962, report on the DRE by Harold R. Noemayr (Ross Crozier), stated that in Ecuador, AMBARB-28 and 65 were organizing the "Accion Anti-Communista Ecuadoreano."

A dispatch from JMWAVE in August, 1962, stated that "in Ecuador AMBARB-28 will be brought under station control."

A dispatch in January of 1965 stated that "AMSPELL (DRE) requested that AMBARB-58 be sent to Ecuador to replace AMBARB-28 who was resigning...The Quito station replied that AMBARB-28 functions had been taken over by ECPLY-2, and that AMBARB-58's services were not required."
Sources:

104-10171-10037: APRIL PROGRESS REPORT

04/62: April Progress Report on DRE by Harold R. Noemayr (Ross Crozier): Page 2: ..."g. In Ecuador, the 'Accion Anti-Communista Ecuadoreano' organized by AMBARB-28 and 65 is now estimated to total about 5,000 persons with delegations in most major cities in Ecuador. Penetration into hinter lands has reached the stage that DRE and WAVE prop is being translated and printed in the 'Quichua' Indian dialect..."

104-10171-10009: JUNE PROGRESS REPORT - AMSPELL

07/20/62: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Task Force W: Page 4: ..."i. Ecuador (4): Two candidates are needed to assist AMBARBS-28 and 65..."

104-10231-10270: CABLE: REQUEST POA IDEN A AND IDEN B FOR

07/27/62: Cable to Director: REF DIR 24880: "1. Request POA IDEN A and B for AMLIKE Op GAYA. No field traces. Unwitting ODYOKE (U.S. Government). 2. Spotting additional team member since Adanis no longer available for this work. May used AMBARB-28 if feasible."

104-10171-10334: DISPATCH: OPERATIONAL/AMSPELL PROGRESS REPORT - JULY 1962

08/14/62: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to COS, JMWAVE: Page 7: ..."In Ecuador AMBARB-28 will be brought under station control..."

104-10170-10051: AMSPELL PROGRESS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1962

10/09/62: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Task Force W: Page 2 of "INTERNATIONAL SECTION PAYROLL MONTH FOR SEPT 62:...ECUADOR: (36) Rafael Orizondo Souto (note: name scored out) - November 1961 - $200.00. (37) Francisco Raded Bechili - January 1962 - $200.00..."

104-10170-10121: CIA FILE ON DRE AMSPELL OPERATIONS

01/12/65: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Deputy Chief, WH/SA: Subject: TYPIC/AMSPELL/Operational/AMSPELL Progress Report - December 1964: Page 2: ..."5...b. AMSPELL (DRE) requested that AMBARB-58 be sent to Ecuador to replace AMBARB-28 who was resigning. (WAVE 5842 dated 8 December 1964). The Quito station replied that AMBARB-28 functions had been taken over by ECPLY-2, and that AMBARB-58's services were not required (QUIT 6805 dated 11 December 1964)..."

1994.04.12.15:46:22:600005: Reel 26, Folder C - DRE.

Document on the DRE (Spanish to English translation): "NAME...19) Francisco Raded Bechili. FUNCTION: Delegate Ecuador. PROFESSION: Chemical engineering student for 5 years at University of Villanueva. BORN: Matanzas. ADDRESS: L. Totia Av. Jorge Washington 909 and Paez, Quito...25) Rafael Orizondo Souto. FUNCTION: Delegate Ecuador. PROFESSION: Law Student. 4 Years at University of Villanueva. BORN: Santi Spiritus. ADDRESS: Lutetia Residence Av. Jorge Washington 909 and Paez, Quito..."

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