Cointelpro Puerto Rican Groups Part 03

FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) PUERTO RICAN GROUPS SECTION 2 (87-130) 105-93124 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ( NOTICE THE BEST COPIES OBTAINABLE ARE INCLUDED IN THE REPRODUCTION OF THE FILE. PAGES INCLUDED THAT ARE BLURRED, LIGHT OR OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO READ ARE THE RESULT OF THE CONDITION AND OR COLOR OF THE ORIGINALS PROVIDED. THESE ARE THE BEST COPIES AVAILABLE. 105-93724 YES, I HAVE [ILLEGIBLE] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 34 2010-104-01 UNITED STATES RNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (105-93124) DATE: 8/17/62 FROM SAC, SAN JUAN (105-3353-Sub 1) (P) SUBJECT: GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO (COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM) (SUBVERSIVE CONTROL SECTION) Re Bureau letter 6/1/62. CONFIDENTIALL Enclosed herewith are two copies of a translation of an article appearing in the August 12, 1962 issue of "Bohemia Libre Puertorriquena" and one copy of the actual article in this issue. An information copy of the translation is furnished to New York in view of their interest in the Movimiento Pro Independencia de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rican Indepen dence Movement) (PIPR). 11 162 Bureau (RM) (Enc. 1.) 1-New York (Info) (Enc. 1) 4-San Juan (105-3353 Sub 1) (1-105-3401) (MPIPR) (1-198-4785) (J. MARI BRAS) JLS:2RC-518A) (7) R. M. APCD:1LTE AGENCIES NDICES BATA 2 REC-62 60.50 ST-104 5/17/77 LS 90124.87 TL SUBV. CONTROL CONFIDENTIAL 54 SP 13 1962 TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH BOHEMIA LIBRE PUERTORRIQUENA August 12, 1962 Page Al "OUR FIGHT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE ONE UNDERTAKEN BY FIDEL CASTRO", STATED THE MPI SECRETARY by: Jaime Vallde juli The same as FIDEL CASTRO did a year ago, when he removed his mask of revolutionary idealist to reveal the horrible face of a foreign and atheist Communist, has JUAN MARI BRAS done, telling the people of Puerto Rico, in no uncertain terms, that the fight for independence and sovereignty which the MPI is carrying out in Puerto Rico is meray a continuation of the fight undertaken, in Cuba for international Communism. MARI BRAS astonished all those naive persons who did not dream of the existence of Communism in Puerto Rico, by pointing out that "one battle can be different from another even though they both have a common goal, and ours is based and inspired on FIDEL CASTRO's revo- lution". He then pointed out that: "Each country try forms its own type of fight fight for freedom according to its own circumstances and characteristics." The meeting held last This page is a cover sheet for an FBI document. It features a large, circular seal with the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" inscribed around an American flag motif. The text is bold and centrally aligned, stating "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS", "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)", "PUERTO RICAN GROUPS", and "SECTION 2 (87-130) 105-93124". Below this, the text "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION" is also prominently displayed, also in bold, sans-serif font, indicating the document's origin. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms with filled-in fields, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or visual evidence of surveillance methods. This page contains a notice about the quality of reproduced documents. The text is in all capital letters and is centered on the page. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, or wiretap logs visible. There are also no redations on the page. The visual content is solely text, which serves as a disclaimer regarding the legibility of the document's reproduction. different from another even though they both have a common goal, and ours is based and inspired on FIDEL CASTRO's revo- lution". He then pointed out that: "Each country try forms its own type of fight fight for freedom according to its own circumstances and characteristics." The meeting held last July 24 at the Barcelo Square, Barrio Obrero, was attended by some 300 persons. Translated by: [REDACTED] 8/13/62 cc's: (2- Bureau 1 - New York (L05-32872) 4 - San Juan (1 - 105-3353-Sub 1) (1 - 105-3401 MPI) (1 - 100-4785 J. MARI BRAS) (1- [REDACTED] ) (7) 105-93124-87 ENCLOSURE ```json [ {"box_2d": [18, 25, 74, 61], "text_content": ""}, {"box_2d": [25, 339, 74, 400], "text_content": "8"}, {"box_2d": [38, 672, 74, 710], "text_content": "8"}, {"box_2d": [41, 610, 70, 650], "text_content": "0"}, {"box_2d": [134, 191, 229, 869], "text_content": "The Communist clique, conveniently spread out among the\nspectators, shouted out the foreign mottos imported from\nRed Cuba. Without any originality at all they shouted\nout: We shall Conquer! Rtherland or Death! Jibaros\nyes, Yankees no! Long live FIDEL CASTROL Down with\nYankee imperialism! Paredon! (the wall)......."}, {"box_2d": [239, 191, 328, 908], "text_content": "In truth, the revelation made before the public\nby MARI BRAS has astonished even some of his own followers.\nEven though his love for FIDEL CASTRO was not secret,\nhis words have revealed something which many have feared\nfer a long time: the intention of implanting in Puerto\nRico a system similar to the one in Cuba.\n"}, {"box_2d": [354, 191, 519, 900], "text_content": "Without a doubt, by removing his independentist.\nmask to show the evil face of a subversive movement, movement,\nMARI BRAS has really put put his foot in. His unexpected\nstatements have caused different reactions within the\nranks of the MPI itself and it seems that very soon the\norganization might be divided into three factions:\nThose who consider him a traitor for delivering the Puerto\nRican separatist movement into the hands of Communism;\nthose who consider him stupid for making this revelation\nahead of time; and those who consider him a leader and\nfollow him blindly.\n"}, {"box_2d": [527, 190, 655, 893], "text_content": "That evening, in spite of the cooperation\nthe newspapers lent him so that he might publicly accuse\nthe United States of persecuting all patrots with paid\nadvertisements and free information, the subversive leader\naccused the Puerto Rican press of plotting so that the\npeople of Puerto Rico would become afraid of the Pro Inde-\npendence Movement. MARI BRAS then said that they did\nnot care if they were labelled \"Communists\".\n"}, {"box_2d": [662, 189, United States of persecuting all patrots with paid\nadvertisements and free information, the subversive leader\naccused the Puerto Rican press of plotting so that the\npeople of Puerto Rico would become afraid of the Pro Inde-\npendence Movement. MARI BRAS then said that they did\nnot care if they were labelled \"Communists\".\n"}, {"box_2d": [662, 189, 797, 904], "text_content": "To top it all, nine of the main radio stations\non the Island, broadcast - in order tomake a few dollars\nthe call to subversion made by MARI BRAS and His \"liberation\nvanguard\". At the end, after the Communist poison had\nbeen spread throughout Puerto Rico, the radio announcers\non the different stations hurriedly made clear that:\n\"This was a paid political program; this radio station\ndoes not make itself responsible for the statements made\nduring the same.\n"}, {"box_2d": [822, 519, 853, 548], "text_content": "-2-"}, {"box_2d": [971, 22, 987, 943], "text_content": ""} ] ``` against the United States, the MPI Secretary insulted our people calling them inmature because they continue to live in this "filthy colony" and in close friendship with the American people. With no originality at all, MARI BRAS closed his speech with the cry of Fatherland or Death!, the most common of CASTRO's mottos. Moments before he closed, he threatened all the MPI enemies with the action to be taken by his "Patriotic Vanguard*, stating that it is composed of "a group of brave patriots who do not fear the sun nor bullets; who will continue to stand in the sun during pickets and who will continue to receive bullets when we are shot at.... The meeting was held at night....... -4- OPTIONAL 3010-104 UNITED STATES GOV[REDACTED]ENT Memorandum TO: [REDACTED] DIRECTOR, FBI (105-93124) FROM: [REDACTED] SAC, NEW YORK (105-32872) (P) SUBJECT: GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO (COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM) SUBVERSIVE CONTROL SECTION (00: San Juan) DATE: 9/13/62 ReNYlet 7/31/62, and Bulet 8/8/62. The following anonymous letter was mailed on 9/13/62, from a box in postal zone 59, the area in which resides: "Dear sirs, I want to tell you about this man He make false teeth in his house at 778 Prospect AV., [REDACTED], but I now he do more and every body now it to. He work like a dentista but did not went to school for this. He fics the teeth and takes out the bad ones and he has the machines for this. I now he hurt many people becaus he is not a dentista. And people gave him This page contains handwritten annotations on a densely textured background, likely from a microfilmed document. The annotations include a number sequence "105-93124" and what appears to be a name or code written in cursive. There is also a partially visible handwritten word or phrase towards the top right. The page also features three circular hole punches on the left margin, indicating it was likely part of a binder. Several vertical lines are present across the page, possibly from the original document's ruling or formatting, which are strongly contrasted by the grainy texture. This page is a declassified FBI memorandum with significant handwritten annotations and official stamps. The document is marked "CONFIDENTIAL" in multiple locations, including a stamped footer indicating "CONFIDENTIAL" and a handwritten "CONFIDENTIAL" annotation. Several redactions in the form of black bars are visible, obscuring portions of the main text. Handwritten marginalia includes routing codes like "REC 62," date stamps, and what appear to be internal filing or reference numbers such as "ST-104" and "SUBV. CONTROL." A distinct handwriting appears in the upper right corner, possibly indicating a date or case file reference. There are no photographs or surveillance logs depicted on this page. body now it to. He work like a dentista but did not went to school for this. He fics the teeth and takes out the bad ones and he has the machines for this. I now he hurt many people becaus he is not a dentista. And people gave him money when he fics their teeth. My friend went to Puerto Rico after this man fics his mouth and he has to much trouble with his teeth now. This is a terrible ting. [REDACTED] is very careful in his bissnes becaus he make sure who is it before he let the person came in his place. This is a bad ting to hapen. I do not tell you my name becaus [REDACTED] now me. Why don you stop this man from hurt the Spanish people." REG-63 2 - Bureau (105-93124) (RM) 2 - San Juan (105-3353 Sub[REDACTED] 1 - New York (105-47061) 1 - New York (105-32872)4[ILLEGIBLE]13) VECID [REDACTED] JJT:jt (6) 7/6 58 SEP 19 1962: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 413 [REDACTED] 14 10 NY 105-32872 The above letter which was written on plain, unmarked paper, was mailed in a plain envelope to New York State Department of Education, Division of Professional Conduct, 261 Madison Ave., New York City. Every precaution was taken so that in no way could this letter be traced back to this Bureau. The NYO will remain alert for any reaction to this letter and the Bureau will be advised as to the results. - 2 - --- OCR Start --- DENTIAL ENL. UNITED STATES ERNMENT ER Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (105-93124) Conficial FROM SAC, SAN JUAN (105-3353-Sub 1) (P) TSS GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR SUBJECT PUERTO RICO (COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM) DATE 9/2 ALL INFOFNATION CONTAINED CLASSIFIED PERE SHOWN ১০ CHERIFISE. (SUBVERSIVE CONTROL SECTION) ReBulet 6/1/62. Enclosed herewith are twoucopies each of translation of three articles/appearing in the September 16, 1962 issue of Bohemia Libre Puertorriquena and one copy of this issue One copy of each of the three translations are being furnished to New York in view of their interest in independence matters in Exempt from GDS, 9 Date of Declassifica Previous articles concerning Communism and independence activities have apparently been well received by the Puerto Rican people, judging from the numerous letters received from its readers and published in the "Letters to Bohemia Libre Puertorriquena My section of this magazine. These letters are island 1 ide 9 Date of Declassifica Previous articles concerning Communism and independence activities have apparently been well received by the Puerto Rican people, judging from the numerous letters received from its readers and published in the "Letters to Bohemia Libre Puertorriquena My section of this magazine. These letters are island 1 ide and generally attack persons and organizations accused of supporting the Communist cause. 66 Bureau (Encls. ZURE Sán 108JL-New York (Ensti FILE Sub 2030 K 1-105-340) PIPR REC 60 105-3409) APU OCI 1 (1 JLS/nev (7) - an 55.93124690 AIRES OC11 1662 SEVEN, SUBV. COROL १० --- OCR End --- SJ 105-3353-Sub 1 PP The 9/15/62 issue of the "San Juan Star", A daily English language newspaper published in San Juan carried an article datelined Ponce Puerto Rico, which stated in part that one ROBUSTIANO VELAZQUEZ DUNA president of the 15,000 member Puerto Rico Retailers League, has given up his membership in the MOVIDIENTO PRO INDEPENDENCIA DE PUERTO RICO (Pro Independence Movement of Puerto Rico) (MPIPR), because, he says, "he has never sympathized with Communism". It is further indicated that he addressed a letter to JUAN MARI BRAS, leader of the MPIPR, stating that "to me, Communism is the absolute negation of all human liberties," and further indicates that "You know that I was one of the founders of the Pro- Independence Movement, but my voice and that of many others was drowned by leaders of the Puerto Rico Communist Party, which like a leech has stuck to your organization". The article continues attacking Communism in Puerto Rico, the United States, and Cuba. San Juan will continue to furnish the Bureau and interested offices the type of material enclosed. -2- CONFIDENTIAL Translation from Spanish BOHEMIA PUERTORRIQUENA September 16, 1962 Pages 19 and 63 ALBIZU EXPELLED HIM BECAUSE OF COMMUNISM (Photo of Corretjer, with captions) ...considered an active agent of Russia... CORRETJER: DANGEROUS ASPIRANT TO THE PRESIDENCY OF PUERTO RICO Confident, perhaps that by now Puerto Ricans have forgotten his black history, JUAN ANTONIO CORRETJER is one of those individuals who takes shelter in the image of PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS in an attempt to deceive the people and convert himself by the most violent of means into the President of the Republic of Puerto Rico. But the people know this patriot very well, and remember that: - Since he began his political career, CORRETJER has always stood out among his friends as This page is a scanned document with significant visual noise and some areas of redaction. The document contains typed text that appears to be a translation of a Spanish article from "Bohemia Libre Puertorriquena" dated August 12, 1962. There are also some handwritten annotations at the bottom right, including a numerical code "105-93124-87" and the word "ENCLOSURE." Several sections of text are completely blacked out with redactions, particularly obscuring names within the "cc's" section of the document and a name following "Translated by:". The overall image quality is poor, with many dark speckles and smudges, suggesting it may be a copy of a copy or has been stored in unfavorable conditions. There are no photographs or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods, only the textual content and the redactions indicating it is an official document with sensitive information. --- attempt to deceive the people and convert himself by the most violent of means into the President of the Republic of Puerto Rico. But the people know this patriot very well, and remember that: - Since he began his political career, CORRETJER has always stood out among his friends as a man so thirsty for power that he favors violence as the only means to achieve his political ends. - As Secretary General of the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico, CORRETJER was sentenced in 1936 to one year in prison by the Federal Court in San Juan for his refusal to present the official records of the Nationalist Party. - In July of 1936, CORRETJER was sentenced to nine years in- prisonment by the District Court of the United States in San Juan on a charge of conspiring to overthrow the Government of the United States, inciting to rebellion, and recruiting an army against the United States. - CORRETJER served his sentence in the Prison at Atlanta, Georgia, until June of 1942, when he was released on parole. He immediately assumed the role of leader of the Nationalist Party in New York. During that period, CORRETJER was intimately connected with the well-known Communist, EARL BROWDER, with whom he is believed to have become acquainted in the penitentiary. Translation GERolet 105-93124-89 ENCLOSURE --- OCR Start --- One year later, CORRETJER became editor of "PUEBLOS HISPANOS, (Hispanic Peoples) a Spanish language newspaper subsidised by the comm- nists and printed in New York. - In 1944, PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS, President of the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico, a frantic anti-Communist, dismissed JUAN ANTONIO CORRETJER for his Communist tendencies, and because he had discovered that Corretjer was attempting to lead the Nationalist Party into Marxism. - In an attempt to have the Puerto Rican people forget his in- cident with ALBIZU CAMPOS, CORRETJER went to Havana, where he began to write for the newspaper "HOY," organ of the POPULAR SOCIALIST (Communist) PARTY. - CORRETJER returned to Puerto Rico in 1946 to become a member of the COMMUNIST PARTY OF PUERTO RICO (PCP). But two years later he was expelled from the PCP for openly favoring revolutionary means of extreme violence. - CORRETJER then organized a small group in Guaynabo called the "UNION OF THE PEOPLE" for the establishment at whatever cost and in any form, the Republic of Puerto Rico. - Following the Nationalist The page is predominantly typewriter text, with no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible. There are two circular, abstract graphics at the top of the page, which appear to be part of the original document's letterhead or design, not related to surveillance or content. The text itself discusses communist factions, political movements, and radio broadcasts related to "subversion" and "communists." The only non-textual visual element is a small, centrally located "-2-" at the bottom of the page, likely a page number. There are no visible redactions, forms, logs, or charts. years later he was expelled from the PCP for openly favoring revolutionary means of extreme violence. - CORRETJER then organized a small group in Guaynabo called the "UNION OF THE PEOPLE" for the establishment at whatever cost and in any form, the Republic of Puerto Rico. - Following the Nationalist uprising in 1950, CORRETJER was sentenced to six months in jail for inciting to riot. - Two years later, CORRETJER commenced publication of the paper, "PRIETO Y PUTQ," in which he attacked the democratic way of life represented by the United States. - In 1955, CORRETJER attacked the teaching of English in the schools of Puerto Rico, stating that it was detrimental to Puerto Rican culture. - For several years, JUAN ANTONIO CORRETJER worked on the newspaper "EL MUNDO" as an editorial writer until his resignation in 1959, shortly after CASTRO assumed power in Cuba, in order to devote all of his time to "political" activities. - During the past few years, CORRETJER has made numerous trips to Cuba; First, direct from San Juan; later, through Mexico. - At the present time, CORRETJER is Secretary General of the ACCIÓN PATRIOTICA UNITARIA (Patriotic Unitarian Action) and its principal leader. On numerous occasions he has competed with his namesake, JUAN MARI BRAS, in his attempt to gain full control of the hate campaign unfurled in subversive activities and meetings. #2- --- OCR End --- --- OCR Start --- C - In all the years COPRETJER has been engaged in his conflict against "Tankee imperialism," he has not ceased advocating electoral abstinence and favoring violence as the best way to achieve independence for Puerto Rico - Some leaders of other political parties consider hin an activa agent of Russia in Puerto Rico. -3- --- OCR End --- Translation from Spanish BOHFMIA PUERTRRIQUEÑA September 16, 1962 Pages 48 and 49 THOSE WHO BETRAY ALBIZU CAMPOS . By Manuel V. Haranje On September 12th, PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS' 71st birthday, Puerto Rico continues its historic debate on the issue of its sovereignty. This issue, has, for half a century, been the constant concern of the Nationa- list leader, who is still confined in the Presbyterian Hospital under the custody of the State Penitentiary. Disregarding any conclusion which may be reached as to whether or not the leader of Puerto Rican independence helped or harmed Puerto Rico's cause, the question arises in view of present conditions, as This page contains a typewritten document with some handwritten marginalia and several instances of what appear to be ink stamps, though the content of the stamps is not legible. The document itself appears to be a report or memo, detailing statements made during a meeting. There are no photographs or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods, informant communications, or targeting directives. The page is marked with "-4-", indicating it is likely part of a larger document. The overall appearance is that of a bureaucratic document with some official markings. list leader, who is still confined in the Presbyterian Hospital under the custody of the State Penitentiary. Disregarding any conclusion which may be reached as to whether or not the leader of Puerto Rican independence helped or harmed Puerto Rico's cause, the question arises in view of present conditions, as to whether or not those who have followed his teachings, have helped or harmed the cause of independence. P.IR. M E SS I But first, let us review the life of the Nationalist leader. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS was born at Ponce on September 12, 1891. His parents were ALEJANDRO ALBIZU and JULIANA CAMPOS Y CAMPOS. His father was a politician. After completing his primary and secondary education in that city, he attended the University of Fermont, where he was awarded a scholarship, because of outstanding grades, to continue his university training at the University of Harvard. There he received a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Science and Arts, Industrial Chemistry, Civil En- gineering, and a degree of Doctor of Law. After this, he took courses in military training at the Military Academy of Massachusetts. During the First World War, PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS was a Second Lieutenant, Infantry, in the Army of the United States. After his discharge from the American Army--at a time when his personality had been formed, and he had completed his professional training -- the Nationalist leader returned to his native country in 1921, soon afterwards becoming affiliated with the Union Party of Puerto Rico, which at that time he considered to be the one which most closely paralleled his patriotic feelings. He was active in the Unionist Party until the time when that party removed independence - Albizu's cherished objective -- from its platform. He thereafter joined the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico, at that time under the leadership of Federico Acosta Velardes. Translation GEholst 105-93124-89 ENCLOSURE الملف Mary partisans of independence believe today that incidents of that kind injured the cause of the ideal in the Puerto Rican mind. For that reason the PIP, under the leadership of Dr. GILBERTO CONCEPCION DE GRACIA, sought to achieve independence by peaceful means and by the exercise of its right to vote. There are many people who feel that it was not its ideal which caused the failure of this party, but the "nodus operandi," and the internal dissension it created. But what should serve as an example to The document is a declassified FBI memorandum dated September 13, 1962, detailing information about a "dentista" (dentist) who is allegedly not qualified and practicing in the Bronx. The text is accompanied by several handwritten annotations and markings, including what appear to be initials and numbers in the margins and above the text. There are also several redacted areas on the page, obscuring names and specific details. Although there are no photographs or visual evidence of surveillance methods, the presence of these annotations and redactions suggests ongoing investigation and information processing by FBI agents. independence by peaceful means and by the exercise of its right to vote. There are many people who feel that it was not its ideal which caused the failure of this party, but the "nodus operandi," and the internal dissension it created. But what should serve as an example to the advocates of the ideal of independence, and to the sacrilegious who attempt to use the image of PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS as a symbol of the cause of independence, is the fact that the Nationalist leader defended that ideal bravely and openly, and though he sacrificed many lives in an unequal struggle, he never attempted to associate his ideals with causes which were foreign to our way of life. The MARI BRAS', the CORRETJERS', and others, should bear in mind, in following the illustrious symbolism of PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS, that the seed of noxious communism will never grow in Puerto Rico, and that its germ can bring only destruction to the cause of Puerto Rican independence. -3- **Translation from Spanish** **BOHEMIA PUERTORRIQUEÑA** **September 16, 1962** **Page 50** **THE FIVE TREACHEROUS "JUANS"** *Note:* This is a one-page article containing photographs of five individuals over the following captions: JUAN Mari Bras, MPI Secretary JUAN Antonio Corretjer, APU Secretary JUAN Angel Silén, FUPI Secretary JUAN Juarbe Juarbe, Nationalist Party Secretary JUAN Santos Rivera, President, Communist Party **(PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS DOES NOT KNOW HIS IDEAL HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO RUSSIA)** The new organisation, "MESA DE LARES," should be called "THE FIVE JUANS," or "THE FIVE TREACHEROUS JUANS." Because gathered under that novel disguise are the five most dangerous men for Puerto Rican democracy today. They are precisely the five JUANS who direct the five groups which are the most repudiated by the Puerto Rican people. The very ones who day after day plot subversion, terror, socialist revolution and communism in their effort to achieve their uncontrollable ambition for power. They are all called JUAN, and they have given each other the comrades embrace with the bloodstained ideology which justifies Castro's "paredón," tanks massacring Hungary, and the hunger and the misery which oppresses the vast Russian colonial empire. Up to the present time the five JUANS have worked separately. But today, at the very moment when Puerto Rico is in the midst of serious political strife, the agents of violence present an unhappy example of unity - of union for evil. The five JUANS are The page displays a declassified FBI document, likely correspondence or a report, with the identifier "NY 105-32872" prominently positioned in the upper left corner. The document is heavily marked with speckled, grainy texture consistent with age and potential prior duplication or degradation. There are several circular ink stains or stamps in the upper right quadrant of the page, with visible circles and filled-in centers. The text itself contains official-looking formatting, including multiple paragraphs discussing a letter and its handling by the "NYO" and "Bureau." A handwritten numeral "2-" appears near the bottom center, indicating a page number. There are no photographs, specific forms, wiretap logs, or clear surveillance method visuals visible, but the overall appearance suggests an internal communication or report related to an investigation. Russian colonial empire. Up to the present time the five JUANS have worked separately. But today, at the very moment when Puerto Rico is in the midst of serious political strife, the agents of violence present an unhappy example of unity - of union for evil. The five JUANS are fishing, by common accord, in the turbulent stream of local politics. In the meantime, the people of Puerto Rico are hoping that the defendors of democracy will put an end to their internal strife, and once and for all restrain the dangerous advances of the five treacherous JUANS in their efforts to deliver our beloved Borinquen over to Communism. Translation GEHolst 105-93124-89 ENCLOSURE Translation from Spanish BOHEMIA PUERTORRIQUEÑA September 16, 1962 Page 50 THE FIVE TREACHEROUS "JUANS" Note: This is a one-page article containing photographs of five individuals over the following captions: JUAN Mari Bras, MPI Secretary JUAN Antonio Corretjer, APU Secretary JUAN Angel Silén, FUPI Secretary JUAN Juarbe Juarbe, Nationalist Party Secretary JUAN Santos Rivera, President, Communist Party (PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS DOES NOT KNOW HIS IDEAL HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO RUSSIA) The new organization, "MESA DE LARES," should be called "THE FIVE JUANS," or "THE FIVE TREACHEROUS JUANS." Because gathered under that novel disguise are the five most dangerous men for Puerto Rican democracy today. They are precisely the five JUANS who direct the five groups which are the most repudiated by the Puerto Rican people. The very ones who day after day plot subversion, terror, socialist revolution and communism in their effort to achieve their uncontrollable ambition for power. They are all called JUAN, and they have given each other the comrades' embrace with the bloodstained ideology which justifies Castro's "paredón," tanks massacring Hungary, and the hunger and the misery which oppresses the vast Russian colonial empires.