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Cryptonym: HYHULA-1

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Definition:
Either Dr. Marcos A. Roble or Dr. Mario J. de Obaldia, both Panamanians.
Status:
Speculative
Discussion:
A cable on June 8, 1962, stated that AMBUD-1 (Jose Miro Cardona) would have supper with HYHULA-1 and Dulcido Gonzalez (arrangements made by AMTEASE-1 - Heriberto Corona Mendez). In addition, a Cuban Revolutionary Council (CRC) memo on June 11, 1962, stated that AMBUD-1 would spend dinner with Dr. Marcos A. Roble, Minister of Government and Justice, the above mentioned Dulcido Gonzalez, Economic Adviser to the President, and Dr. Mario J. de Obaldia, the Mayor of Panama City.

A Transmittal of TDCS Information Report in August 1962 cited HYHULA-1 as being a source for the accompanying Information Report Telegram. HYHULA-1 appears to be described as "a Panamanian with contacts in high-level official circles."

Therefore, it appears as if HYHULA-1 may be either Dr. Marcos A. Roble or Dr. Mario J. de Obaldia. The other source used in the TDCS, HYIF-1, was described as being a "Panamanian close to President Chiari." Also, the crypt HYJULA-1 was mentioned in the cable of June 8, 1962.
Sources:

104-10235-10018: CABLE: AMTEASE-1 ARRANGING FOLL FOR AMBUD-1 VISIT PACY:

06/08/62, Cable from PACY to WAVE (Massey Acting): Info: Multiple addresses: "1. AMTEASE-1 arranging FOLL for AMBUD-1 visit PACY: A. Reception Tocumen Intl Airport: B. Breakfast with Narcisco Caray, Rector Univ of Panama; Arlos Arosemena, Panama delegate OAS-President PACY Law Association; and Luis Alfaro, President San Fernando Medical Clinic: C. Supper with HYHULA-1 (IDEN) and Dulcido Gonzalez, leading anti-commie industrialist: D. Times for interview with HYJULA-1, President Chiari, FORMIN Galileo Solis, and other cabinet MINS: E. Tour Univ of Panama and HQs Democratic Labor Info Unions: 2. Station financing portion op for local prop value. Will airmail clippings, fotos MANA, SALV, GUAT, SANJ, TEQU for poss replay, although items may not be timely all cases." Page 2: "REF PACY 8025: IDEN A: (REDACTION)."

1994.06.22.16:46:49:000005: Reel 64, Folder B - CRC - PUBLICITY/PROPAGANDA (AMBUD), JUNE 62 - AUGUST 62.

06/11/62: Memo for the Record No. 399: Subject: Weekly Summary of Cuban Revolutionary Council and Related Activities, Week of 3 - 9 June 1962. Pages 2-3: ..."12. Dr. Miro and Dr. Luis Botifoll, in charge of public relations and of the delegations of the Council in Latin America, departed Miami at 1600 June 7 and arrived Panama 1800, the same date, via PAA. Dr. Miro had already talked by phone from Miami with the Foreign Minister and appointments had been set up for his entire day in Panama, 8 June. Following is his schedule for 8 June as it actually developed: 8:00 A.M. Meeting with President - about half an hour. 10:00 A.M. Meeting with Foreign Minister (Galileo Solis) and vice For. Min. (Ricardo Chiari) - 1 hour. Then Dr. Miro deposited a floral wreath at bust of Dr. Manuel Amador Guerrero, founder of Re. of Panama, and another at bust of Marti. Lunch with Rector of the University, Dr. Marciso Garay, and with Dr. Arosemena, President of the Bar Association of the Interamerican Lawyers Association and the delegate of O.A.S. in Panama, Dr. Luis Alfaro. Then a TV appearance, and in the afternoon a press conference. Dinner in evening with Dr. Marcos A. Roble, Minister of Government and Justice, Dulcido Gonzalez, Economic Adviser to the President, and the Mayor of Panama City, Dr. Mario J. de Obaldia. 'All very satisfactory.' Miro declared by phone to his secretary..."

104-10167-10368: CABLE: GROUP CUBAN EXILES VISITED HYHULA-1 20 AUGUST IN EFFORT HAVE HYHULA-1 INFLUENCE PRESIDENT CHIARI TO PERMIT ESTABLISHEMENT TRAINING BASE CUBAN EXILES IN PANAMA

08/22/62: Cable from Panama City to Director: Slugline GYROSE/AMBUD: "1. Group Cuban exiles visited (REDACTION)HULA-1 20 August in effort have (REDACTION)HULA-1 influence President Chiari to permit establishment training base Cuban exiles in Panama. 2. On 21 August President told (REDACTION)HULA-1 primary purpose AMDIP-1 visit PACY was to obtain concurrence President Chiari to open training base Cuban exiles PACY. President told AMDIP-1 we would take matter under consideration (REDACTION)HULA-1 and President concurred that they would not permit establishment training site PACY."

104-10167-10366: ATTEMPT OF ANTONIO VARONA OF CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL TO OBTAIN SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT CHIARI OF PANAMA IN ACTION TO OVERTHROW CASTRO REGIME.

08/24/62: Transmittal of TDCS Information Report (Orig: J. Langdon, TFW/Intel/Reports) from Panama City to HQs: "Based On: PACY - 8333 IN -46636), NP (HYIF-1), PACY - 8349 (IN -49327), NP (HYHULA-1), WAVE-7053 (IN -45475), NP (AMBUD-1), Liaison* Page 2: Information Report Telegram: Country: Cuba/Panama, Place & Date Acq.: Panama (Panama City (15-21 August 1962): "SOURCE: Para 1: Panamanian (F) close to President Chiari. Paras 2-3: Panamanian (C) with contacts in high-level official circles."

Contributors:
Gavin McDonald

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