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Cryptonym: UNSNAFU-13

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Definition:
A cable in 1965 stated that UNSNAFU-13 was Emilia Trasancos, wife of Luis Enrique Trasancos (UNSNAFU-9).
Status:
Documented
Sources:

104-10216-10190: DISPATCH: TRANSMITTAL OF AMLASH/1 LETTERS

05/06/64: Dispatch from COS, Paris to Chief, WE (Info: Chief, WE): "Transmitted under separate cover are photocopies and negatives of three letters from AMLASH/1 (Rolando Cubela Secades) to UNSNAFU/9 (Luis Enrique Trasancos), UNSNAFU/13 and AMWHIP/1 (Carlos Tepedino Gonzalez) in Paris. The originals were borrowed from UNSNAFU/9 and photographed by UNSNAFU/5 (Angel Luis Fernandez Ruiz)."

104-10216-10185: CABLE: 16 MAY UNSNAFU-13 RECEIVED LETTER FROM AMLASH-1 ADDRESSED TO MADAME EMILITA.

05/19/64: Cable from Paris to Director: Slugline TYPIC YOBITE AMLASH: "1. 16 May UNSNAFU-13 received letter from AMLASH-1 (Rolando Cubela Secades) addressed to Madame Emilita Otero, 20 Rue de la Glaciere, Paris 13. Letter mailed from Prague with no return address 14 May. It given opened to Gloaden by UNSNAFU-5 (Angel Luis Fernandez Ruiz) from UNSNAFU-9 (Luis Enrique Trasancos) May 17. 2. Undated letter written on one side 8 by 11 inch white paper. Small ink dot in upper right hand corner. Addressed 'Estimada Emilita.' Signed in what seems be true first name. Translation as follows: 'I am writing to you at this address because I do not have the new one since you did not send it to me but I know that you moved and are very well (established) with your youngest. I received some things that Enrique sent me although not the medicine for which I asked him. It seems that your ruffian of a husband forgot it. The stockings are very pretty but not as good as I wished. (Paragraph) Summer has now arrived on our beautiful island and it is terribly hot. The good thing about it is that we go to the beach every weekend and enjoy nature very much. I hope that you will come to spend some days with us and enjoy our beautiful beaches which your husband, who lived on them before, likes so much. I believe that he was more often in the water than on land. (Paragraph) Things here are progressing since we are working rather a lot and hard (with) Fidel as always setting the example and always stimulating the people. He is a real leader. (Paragraph) Well don't be false and write. Greetings.' 3. Pouching letter 20 May as not certain of outcome para two PARI 1546 arrangements." - - - For the unredacted version see: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2021/docid-32378674.pdf

104-10216-10161: CABLE: RE PARA 3 REF STATION HAS REPEATEDLY CAUTIONED ===== 9 ON HIS SECURITY

06/17/64: Cable from Paris to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE AMLASH AMWHIP MHAPRON: ..."2. UNSNAFU-9 (Luis Enrique Trasancos) however has considerable respect and concern for AMLASH-1 (Rolando Cubela Secades) and recent plea from latter that UNSNAFU-9 take care has had good effect his attitude. Also Gloaden has recently met UNSNAFU-13 who more intelligent and practical then UNSNAFU-9. Hopefully this contact will benefit UNSNAFU-9 conduct in addition to making UNSNAFU-13 more productive..."

104-10216-10228: WITHHELD

07/10/64: Cable from Paris to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE AMLASH UNSNAFU: "1. UNSNAFU-9 (Luis Enrique Trasancos) reports that one Tony Hernandez of FEU arrived PARI approx 6 July from GNVA. Hernandez carried card of introduction from AMLASH-1 (Rolando Cubela Secades) to UNSNAFU-9 asking that latter host Hernandez while he PARI. 2. Hernandez departed PARI for MADR, HAVA on 6 July. After departure UNSNAFU-9 learned that Hernandez had sought deliver letter from AMLASH-1 to UNSNAFU-13 in maiden name. UNSNAFU-9 states apparently members of Cuban Embassy thru whom Hernandez attempted locate UNSNAFU-13 to deliver letter either honestly did not know maiden name or deliberately misled Hernandez."

http://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/jfk/NARA-Oct2017/2018/104-10216-10245.pdf

12/21/64: Cable from Paris to Director: Slugline RYBAT KEYWAY UNSNAFU: "1. Re para 4 Ref, have not had time make through review file for complete analysis UNSNAFU/5 (Angel Luis Fernandez Ruiz) knowledgeability but following is basic count of cases he knows: A. AMLASH/1 (Rolando Cubela Secades), including AMLASH/2 (Jorge Carlos Robreno Marieguez aka "El Mago" - The Wizard), AMLASH/3 (Alberto Blanco Ramirez aka "El Loco" - The Crazy One), AMWHIP/1 (Carlos Tepedino Gonzalez). Although it certain UNSNAFU/5 knows of involvement of all above with CIA (handwritten note: 'wow!') and knows general nature AMLASH/1 plans re AMTHUG (Fidel Castro), impossible estimate his knowledge in depth since such knowledge would have been gained from AMLASH/1, AMWHIP/1, UNSNAFU/9 (Luis Enrique Trasancos) during frequent contacts they have had PARI. AMLASH/1 has expressed concern over UNSNAFU/5 condition as it might affect himself. B. UNSNAFU/9. UNSNAFU/5 completely knowledgeable UNSNAFU/9 activities up to early December. As HQs aware, UNSNAFU/9 and UNSNAFU/13 only regular PARI agent penetration official Cuban establishment. C. UNSNAFU/13. Same as B..."

104-10234-10156: WITHHELD

01/01/65: CIA document: "AMLASH/1: Major Rolando Cubela Secades. AMLASH/2: Jorge Robreno Mariequez ('El Mago'). AMLASH/3: Alberto Blanco ('El Loco'). AMWHIP/1: Carlos Tepedino. UNSNAFU/9: Luis Enrique Trasancos. UNSNAFU/13: Emilia Trasancos. QUMALT/1: Odon Alvarez de la Campa."

104-10247-10030: CABLE: RE: REFERENCE ARRIVED AT OPPORTUNE MOMENT FOR COMMENT

03/23/65: Cable from Paris to Director: Slugline RYBAT KEYWAY PBRUMEN UNSNAFU: (Cable about UNSNAFU-19 firing a pistol near UNSNAFU-9's feet in the Cuban Embassy in Paris). Pages 2-3: ..."5. U-9 met with UNSNAFU-14 on 22 March. U-14 stated U-19 had said nothing in embassy that morning but had sent long coded cable to Foreign Ministry, undoubtedly dealing with U-9 case. UNSNAFU-13 went work HBITEMIZE as usual and appears she will stay at least thru end March. U-9 hopes get further info on what action U-19 taking via U-13 and U-14 and possibly AMBALD-2 (Juan Arcocha Barcelo)..."

104-10247-10264: ROLANDO CUBELA SECADES CONTACTS IN EUROPE

Undated: CIA document: "Roland Cubela Secades contacts in Europe:...Luis Enrique Trasancos Arrieta Ruiz - and his wife, Emilio Otero de Trasancos..."

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