Cryptonym: AMING-1
According to a Miami FBI report in November of 1965, on MIRR, "MM T-4 stated that Bosch and (Marcelino) Garcia (note: Evelio Duque Miyar) expressed their dislike for Abel Mestre Espinosa, President of AREC, saying that they believed he had 'sold out' to the United States government."
A cable in February of 1964 stated that the "decision to release AMCORE-2 (Luis Ernesto Conte Aguero) made by AMING-1 although AMING-1 advised HQS prior to dismissal to advise if any HQS objection. HQS had no objection."
3/19/64 memo: The possibility of future meetings between AMBIDDY-1/Manuel Artime and AMBANG-1/Manuel Ray in Puerto Rico was reported in part based on information from AMING-1 in paragraph 3 of UFGA-14931 (see following post).
104-10179-10356: DISPATCH: SUBJECT - INTERVIEWS WITH AMBANG/1 AND AMBIDDY/1 IN PUERTO RICO
3/23/64 dispatch from Chief of Station, JMWAVE to Chief, SAS: The aforementioned paragraph 3 states in full: "Source asked AMBANG-1/Manolo Ray what backing he had from world powers for the invasion of (Cuba). (Ray) replied that he still had significant White House contacts despite the death of John F. Kennedy. He added that he was in contact with top personnel of ODACID/State Dept. and held regular meetings with a very high ranking officer of (CIA - note, probably Alfonso Rodriguez/Earl Williamson). He stated that he also had been introduced to the (CIA officer) to the Chief of Operations at YOACRE/Guantanamo and was in regular communication with the ODOATH/Navy officer. In general, (Ray) stated, his sources of funds was largely ODYOKE/US government. Source then asked if he was to understand that (Ray) had the approval of (US government) for operations into (Cuba). (Ray) reportedly replied, 'I have been given the green light.'"
104-10244-10017: CABLE: DECISION TO RELEASE AMCORE-2 MADE BY AMING-1 ALTHOUGH AMING-1 ADVISED
02/04/64: Cable from Director to JMWAVE (Orig: E. I. Harrison, SAS/MOB/PA/PROP): "Decision to release AMCORE-2 (Luis Ernesto Conte Aguero) made by AMING-1 although AMING-1 advised HQS prior to dismissal to advise if any HQS objection. HQS had no objection. WAVE may recall that question of AMING-1 payment to AMCORE-2 was discussed at WAVE with Trouchard (William Kent) and other during Wilensky visit 10-13 Mar 1963. Suggest WAVE C/O tell AMCORE-2 he has no authority to change AMING-1 decision and quote Dick quote not involved. *AMCORE-2 appeal to HQs for reinstatement as writer by AMING-1."
104-10103-10110: ACTIVITIES OF JORGE VOLSKY
8/20/64 dispatch from Chief of Station, JMWAVE to Deputy Chief, WH/SA: Review of Volsky's activities, reference to his contacts including AMING-1, described as exile group leader and that "Volsky possibly aware of his (CIA) connections".
10/08/65: Report Cover Sheet from JMWAVE: Reporting Officer: Gordon R. Hawlott. Reports Officer: John C. Tarbell. Approving Officer Philip G. Elmard (probably John Dimmer): "Source: Paras 1 to 10: AMGABE-1 (Julio Gaspar Hubert Rico), 15 and 17 September 1965. Para 11: AMING-1, 17 September 1965..." Page 4: ..."Source for para 11: A leading emigre professional personality with diversified contacts among the Cuban political emigre community. Source has been an infrequent reporter, and it is believed that he tends to withhold information. Source and Orlando Bosch Avila have been enemies for many years. 11. During July and August 1965 Bosch was frequently seen with Serafin Pineiro (4), a Cuban emigre who was active in extreme leftist affairs in Cuba before Castro came into power. He fought in the Spanish Civil War in a Communist-dominated brigade."
11/09/65: This FBI report concerning Orlando Bosch included an interview with a Miss Delia Carballo, an employee of Abel Mestre's at "Station CMQ in Havana, Cuba." - - - 11/12/65: This FBI report, from Miami, on MIRR, stated ..."MM T-4 stated that Bosch and (Marcelino) Garcia (note: Evelio Duque Miyar) expressed their dislike for Abel Mestre Espinosa, President of AREC, saying that they believed he had 'sold out' to the United States government. Garcia also commented that he had been displeased with AREC in the past because AREC had refused MIRR's request for money, and he, Garcia, had never been permitted to speak at AREC meetings." https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=92485#relPageId=56&search=
104-10061-10115: LIST OF NAMES RE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION INVESTIGATION.
02/15/78: CIA document: Page 66: (Handwritten: "For - Pat Orr - HSCA): AMTAUP-2 - Oscar Angulo Reyes...AMING-1 - Abel Mestre..." - - - 2022 release, page 66: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2022/104-10061-10115.pdf