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Cryptonym: AMSKIRLS-2

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Definition:
Jorge Zayas, the editor of Avance in Cuba. After leaving Cuba, he became active with the Inter-American Press Association.
Status:
Speculative
Discussion:
I assume he was related to Andres Zayas, AMSKIRLS-1, active with UR. Andres was forced to leave Cuba by 1961. Jorge Zayas left shortly after Castro took power.

A FBI memo on November 22, 1961, from Director to CIA Director, stated that Andres Zayas and Guillan Ross "have been reported as being in close contact with individuals known to be of operational interest to CIA. In view of possibility these individuals are also of operational interest to CIA, we are checking this out." There is a possibility that "these individuals" may have included Jorge Zayas.

AMDENIM-1's (Alberto Fernandez Hechevarria) PRQ Part II stated that others that were familiar with his relationship with the CIA included AMSKIRLS-1, AMSKIRLS-2, AMSONIC-9, and AMBLEAK-1 (Fernando Fernandez Cavada y Paris).
Sources:

FBI Cuba 109-12-210 - Volume 40 - Serials 1801-1838

1960: The Cuban government printed a denunciation of Jorge Zayas after he became the head of the Inter-American Press Association's regional VP of its Freedom of Press Committee. Zayas was accused of taking money from Batista in exchange for favorable coverage.

124-90090-10120: No Title

"Jorge Zayas, former editor of the Havana, Cuba paper 'Avance', who came to the United States in January, 1960, and has been outspoken in his criticism of the current government in Cuba, informed that he has been acquainted with Jorge Valdes for many years on a strictly social basis..."

124-90137-10413: No Title

11/22/61: FBI memo from Director to CIA Director: Subject: National Revolutionary Council..."Reference is made to the report of Special Agent George E. Davis, Jr., dated October 3, 1961, at Miami, Florida, and to the report of Special Agent Francis J. O'Brien dated October 31, 1961, at New York, New York. It would be appreciated if your Agency could expeditiously advise whether you have an operational interest in Andres Zayas and Guillan Ross, both of whom are mentioned in the referenced reports. NOTE: Captioned Council is composed of several anti-Castro groups. Zayas and Ross, Cuban nationals, reportedly represent sabotage groups in Cuba and have been reported as being in close contact with individuals known to be of operational interest to CIA. In view of possibility these individuals are also of operational interest to CIA, we are checking this out. Classified 'Secret' since individuals may be of operational interest to CIA."

104-10172-10143: PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE PART 11 - OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

Others that are familiar with AMDENIM-1's (Alberto Fernandez Hechevarria) relationship with the CIA include AMSKIRLS-1 (Andres Zayas), AMSKIRLS-2, AMSONIC-9, and AMBLEAK-1 (Fernando Fernandez Cavada y Paris).

Contributors:
Bill Simpich

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