Cryptonym: AMBARB-65
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 in July of 1962 stated that two candidates were needed in Ecuador to assist AMBARBS-28 and 65.
A memo from Paul I. Napolilli in January, 1963, stated that "just before the LCFLUTTER (polygraph - "lie detector" - testing) interview of AMHINT/55 and AMBARB/65 on 15 January 1963, the examiner had a brief conversation with AMHINT/53 (Luis Fernandez-Rocha), Chief of AMSPELL (DRE). During the conversation, AMHINT/53 brought up two points which he said he was thinking of mentioning to Walter D. Newby (George E. Joannides) some time soon and which the examiner would like to make sure are brought to the attention of his case officer and the Chief of Station."
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..."
104-10170-10051: 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..."
104-10308-10201: MEMO: CONVERSATION.WITH AMHINT/53
01/16/63: Memo for the record from Paul I. Napolilli: "Just before the LCFLUTTER (polygraph - "lie detector" - testing) interview of AMHINT/55 and AMBARB/65 on 15 January 1963, the examiner had a brief conversation with AMHINT/53 (Luis Fernandez-Rocha), Chief of AMSPELL (DRE). During the conversation, AMHINT/53 brought up two points which he said he was thinking of mentioning to Walter D. Newby (George E. Joannides) some time soon and which the examiner would like to make sure are brought to the attention of his case officer and the Chief of Station. First, although H/53 was reluctant to take an LCFLUTTER test himself, he was thinking seriously of setting up a systematic program for the LCFLUTTER of all members of AMSPELL. In order to explore the extent of Subject's feeling of resistance, the examiner said he considered this an excellent idea, but it would require that H/53 not only take a test himself but that he would have to be the first to take the test if such a series was initiated. After briefly discussing the reasons for this H-53 said he was willing to accept such an arrangement. The examiner suggested he make the arrangements through Newby when he was ready to begin the program. Second, H/53 reported that he was checking out some indications of a Cuban national in the United States Army who was a 'communist', but that his information was not yet good enough for him to make allegations. The examiner told him he could understand his desire to complete the job before reporting it, but that it would probably be best that he report all the information he had to Newby some time before the end of the week. H/53 said he would do this and that he expected his investigations to be completed by that time."
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..."