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Cryptonym: AMJAG-8

Definition:

Orlando Ray Rivero, brother of Manuel Ray Rivero, leader of JURE. He was assigned the AMJAG-8 cryptonym in August 1963, previously having been AMWAIL-9.

Status:

Documented

Sources:

104-10274-10424: CABLE: SUBJ REF FORMERLY AMWAIL AND NOW ASSIGNED CRYPT

08/16/63, Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline KEYWAY PBRUMEN: "1. SUBJ Ref formerly AMWAIL-9 and now assigned AMJAG-8 crypt. AMJAG-8 recruited and handled by Zamka/David Morales in Habana. SUBJ was arrested in Aug 60 while attempting assist several persons escape Cuba one of whom turned out to be 'Chivato' and who notified G-2 of his activities. Subject's arrest not due to any mission assigned to him by Habana Station, but was his own personal doings. Several attempts made by Zamka through AMJAG-7 obtain his release but efforts futile. Zamka assisted wife and child obtain U.S. visas. 2. SUBJ former chief legal dept (unintelligible) which handled legal business for GOC with American firm building the Hanabanilla Dam project in Escambray mountains. SUBJ's partner was IDEN whom Zamka also in contact with and assisted him leave Cuba at propitious time. 3. During time used by Zamka he proved to be very cooperative and provided many leads as well as timely info. He considered intelligent and very pro-U.S. His security at that time considered good. So far as known SUBJ never revealed to G-2 his association with Zamka or HBFINCH while detained by GOC."

104-10274-10425: CABLE: IDEN ORLANDO (RAY) RIVERO, BROTHER OF MANOLO RAY

08/16/63, Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline KEYWAY PBRUMEN: "REF WAVE 2728 (IN 00488). IDEN Orlando (Ray) Rivero, 201-277600 brother of Manolo Ray."