Cointelpro Puerto Rican Groups Part 08

FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) PUERTO RICAN GROUPS SECTION 6 (264-) 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. 105-93124 sec 6 (264 - ) Puerto Rican ```json [ {"box_2d": [3, 165, 61, 451], "text_content": "OPTIONAL FORM NO. [ILLEGIBLE]\nMAY 1900 EDITION\nFPHR (CFR) 01-118\nUNITED STATES GOTMENT\n"}, {"box_2d": [59, 168, 100, 431], "text_content": "Memorandum\n"}, {"box_2d": [116, 79, 130, 108], "text_content": "TO\n"}, {"box_2d": [116, 222, 132, 522], "text_content": "DIRECTOR, FEI (105-93124)\n"}, {"box_2d": [118, 629, 135, 841], "text_content": "DATE: 5/28/69\n"}, {"box_2d": [142, 84, 193, 189], "text_content": "olrok\n"}, {"box_2d": [162, 224, 182, 630], "text_content": "SAC, SAN JUAN (105-3353 Sub I) (P)\n"}, {"box_2d": [210, 83, 222, 156], "text_content": "SUBJECT:\n"}, {"box_2d": [210, 222, 224, 744], "text_content": "GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO\n"}, {"box_2d": [223, 221, 239, 535], "text_content": "COUNTERINTELIGENCE PROGRAM\n"}, {"box_2d": [239, 222, 251, 299], "text_content": "IS-PRN\n"}, {"box_2d": [282, 157, 328, 859], "text_content": "Sources of the San Juan Office have for a period\nof time advised of romantic interests existing between\nJUAN MARI BRAS, head of the Movimiento Pro-Independencia\n"}, {"box_2d": [325, 163, 346, 882], "text_content": "de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rican Independence Movement) (MPIPR),\n"}, {"box_2d": [339, 156, 375, 864], "text_content": "and\na one time Federacion\nUniversitarios mencia (Federation of University\n"}, {"box_2d": [371, 161, 389, 809], "text_content": "Students for Independence) (FUPI) member and estranged\n"}, {"box_2d": [387, 157, 419, 869], "text_content": "wife of\na member of the MPIPR recently\narrested for complicity in an attempt to bomb a Texaco Oil\n"}, {"box_2d": [416, 161, 436, 570], "text_content": "facility in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.\n"}, {"box_2d": [448, 154, 481, 860], "text_content": "San Juan proposes that a letter, prepared in the\nSpanish language on plain unwatermarked paper, be sent to\n"}, {"box_2d": [475, 143, 508, 850], "text_content": "and\ne his brother and head\n"}, {"box_2d": [507, 159, 570, 850], "text_content": "Of the IFK Mission in San Juan, Fuerto Rico, pointing\nout the above and indicating that the situation should be\nremedied before the press is advised and it becomes known\nhow the MPIPR, through the actions of its leader, rewards\nfaithful advocators of independence. The letter may be\n"}, {"box_2d": [570, 161, 585, 373], "text_content": "worded as follows:\n"}, {"box_2d": [595, 157, 670, 850], "text_content": "\"MARI continues to be seen with\nIf you\nare too much of a fool to resent being a cuckold, This page is a cover sheet for a declassified FBI document related to COINTELPRO. It features bold, capitalized text indicating the document's subject matter, including "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)," and "PUERTO RICAN GROUPS." Below this, a seal-like graphic incorporates the words "FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT" and appears to be stylized American imagery. The bottom of the page displays the words "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION" in large, bold letters. No photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, or redactions are visible on this page. becomes known\nhow the MPIPR, through the actions of its leader, rewards\nfaithful advocators of independence. The letter may be\n"}, {"box_2d": [570, 161, 585, 373], "text_content": "worded as follows:\n"}, {"box_2d": [595, 157, 670, 850], "text_content": "\"MARI continues to be seen with\nIf you\nare too much of a fool to resent being a cuckold, I as a\nfriend will not allow it to go on. If you will not stop\nthis I will expose this fat clown to all, including our\nfriend of the press.\"\n"}, {"box_2d": [691, 371, 707, 601], "text_content": "referred to above is\n"}, {"box_2d": [705, 154, 739, 919], "text_content": "adaily San Juan Spanish language newspaper\nand a long time themy of MARI BRAS and the MPIPR.\n"}, {"box_2d": [732, 597, 779, 908], "text_content": "J..J.12.41\n"}, {"box_2d": [750, 156, 767, 316], "text_content": "6-Bureau (RM)\n"}, {"box_2d": [759, 480, 801, 561], "text_content": "PEC- 119\n"}, {"box_2d": [764, 156, 782, 277], "text_content": "2-San Juan\n"}, {"box_2d": [780, 157, 796, 244], "text_content": "GFC:cab\n"}, {"box_2d": [794, 157, 814, 193], "text_content": "(4)\n"}, {"box_2d": [805, 620, 822, 768], "text_content": "14 JUN 4 1955\n"}, {"box_2d": [866, 728, 889, 846], "text_content": "LATINAMERIC\n"}, {"box_2d": [904, 264, 929, 772], "text_content": "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan\n"} ] ``` SJ 105-3353 Sub I By use of this technique it is believed that dissention may be caused between the [REDACTED] and MARI BRAS, and thus within, the MPIPR. An additional possible result could be a [REDACTED] on the part of [REDACTED] to reveal details regarding any link between his terrorist activities And the MPIPR, as a reaction to the activities of MARI BRAS. Bureau comments are solicited. 2 REC 184 1 - DeLoach 14 1 - Bishop 1 - 1 - Sullivan 1 1 - [REDACTED] June 10, 1969 SAC, San Juan (105-3353 Sub I) Director, FBI (105-93124) - 3,69 ST 102 GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (Latin-American Section) IS - PRN Beurlet 5/28/69. Authority is granted for your office to proceed with the counterintelligence measure described in relet. However, in addition to mailing the letter to [REDACTED] You should simultaneously send and a copy anonymously to [REDACTED] It is believed that the latter effort may give Advise the Bureau when the mailings have been completed and closely follow reaction thereto through sources available to your office. Positive results achieved should be promptly furnished to the Bureau. LEB:bbr (10) NOTE: See memorandum W. R. Wannall to W. C. Sullivan 6/9/69 captioned as above prepared by LEB:bbr. [REDACTED] The provided image is a scan of a document, primarily text-based. It contains a prominent "NOTICE" heading followed by a paragraph of text detailing the condition of copies included in a reproduction of a file. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or redations visible on this page. The visual content consists solely of the typed text and a horizontal line at the bottom of the page, suggesting it might be the end of the document or a separator. Advise the Bureau when the mailings have been completed and closely follow reaction thereto through sources available to your office. Positive results achieved should be promptly furnished to the Bureau. LEB:bbr (10) NOTE: See memorandum W. R. Wannall to W. C. Sullivan 6/9/69 captioned as above prepared by LEB:bbr. [REDACTED] DeLoach [REDACTED] Bishop [REDACTED] Cooper [REDACTED] allaha Conrad Fell Sale Rosen Sullivan [REDACTED] Trotter [REDACTED] Holmes Sandy MAILED 6. JUN 1 0 1969 COMM-FBI 51 JUN 131969 TELETYPE UNIT [] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO Mr. W. C. Sullivan/ FROM W. R. Wannall SUBJECT: GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM IS - PRN DeLoach 1- Bishop 1- Sullivan 1- DATE June 9, 1969 Talce Rcport Skor Bishop Casper Callahan Coarod Felt Gale Rosen Sulliv Toro Trofter Tcle. Rao Hoirer Gardy Memorandum recommends approval, with one modification, of San Juan's proposed counterintelligence ploy directed against Juan Mari Bras, Secretary General of the Puerto Rican Independence Movement (MPIPR). The MPIPR is the largest and most dangerous of the militant Puerto Rican proindependence groups. Letter is attached for trans- mittal to San Juan. In order to create dissension between Juan Mari Bras and Juan Office proposes to prepare an anonymous letter to the the San pointing out that Mari continues to be seen with [REDACTED] me letter States further that if [REDACTED] is too much of a fool to resent the romance between his wife and Mari, the writer as a friend will not allow the romance to go further. The letter states that if [REDACTED] does not stop the romance the writer will expose it publicly, including giving it to [REDACTED] Considerable information has been developed attesting to the notorious illicit romances indulged in by Mari and [REDACTED] has attacked Mari and the MPIPR [REDACTED] many times much to the discomfort of Mari. [REDACTED] was recently arrested for complicity in a bombing attempt on an oil facility in Puerto Rico and [REDACTED] is the head of the MPIPR Mission in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Both [REDACTED] are listed on the Security Index, Priority II. While San Juan recommended only that the letter be directed to the [REDACTED] it is believed that a copy of the letter should also be [REDACTED] The letters should be mailed simultaneously to the [REDACTED] The letters will be prepared on unwatermarked paper and prepared in such a manner so there will This page contains handwritten annotations of what appears to be case or file numbers. In the top right corner, "Puerto Rican" is written, suggesting the subject matter. The majority of the page is filled with a noisy, textured background, typical of old document scanning. There is no photographic content, official stamps, or forms visible. The annotations are minimal and do not provide specific operational details. Juan recommended only that the letter be directed to the [REDACTED] it is believed that a copy of the letter should also be [REDACTED] The letters should be mailed simultaneously to the [REDACTED] The letters will be prepared on unwatermarked paper and prepared in such a manner so there will be no possible link to the FBI. ACTION: If you approve, attached letter will be sent to San Juan authorizing it to proceed with this counterintelligence measure. [REDACTED] Enclosure sent 105-93124 LEBOU JUN1/1989/4-S-9M 105-93124 5-80m OPTIONAL FORM NO. MAY 1958 EDITION ESA FPMA (A OPR) BI-4. UNITED STATES GO ENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (105-93124) FROM: SAC SAN JUAN (105-3353 Sub 1) (P) DATE: 6/19/69 SUBJECT: GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (LATIN-AMERICAN SECTION) IS -PRN Reference Bureau letter to San Juan 6/10/69. Mailing of counterintelligence measure referred to in reference letter carried out 6/18/69, in accordance with instructions therein. SJO will follow for results and Bureau will be advised of all positive developments. 6 - Bureau 1 - San Juan GFC: rt (3) REC-60 EX.117 JUN 25 1959 LATE 51JUL 2, Bu969. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan AIRTEL 1 - Mr. 1 - Mr. 10/28/69 1 - Mr. To: SAC, San Juan (105-3353 Sub 1) From: Director, FBI (105-93124) ()GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (LATIN AMERICAN SECTION) IS PRN Recent information shows that several Puerto Rican Socialist League (LSP) members traveled to New York to discuss with individuals there the proposal that Secretary General of the LSP, be deposed and that [REDACTED] be substituted as the new leader of the LSP. Other [REDACTED] indicates that on 10/2/69 [REDACTED] and a number of LSP members were arrested by the police of Puerto Rico (POPR) on charges of Illegal Possession of Firearms. UNFECC COPY FILED IN 100335202- MAILED 11 OCT 27 1969 1. COMM.FBi [REDACTED] In view of the above, San Juan should give prompt consideration to counterintelligence moves at this time directed against [REDACTED] Since certain LSP members are apparently disenchanted with him, it appears now would be an appropriate time to discreetly let it be known (for example, by anonymous letter) that the reason for the recent arrests of LSP members is [REDACTED] indiscretions. Anonymous letter could be so written that it would clearly point to [REDACTED] as police source who led to the arrests. You should consider the above in This page is a typewritten memorandum from the FBI, dated May 28, 1969. It contains several redactions, which obscure names and specific details of individuals and organizations. There are also handwritten annotations, including routing codes like "PEC-119" and stamps with dates and field office identifiers such as "14 JUN 4 1955" and "2-San Juan." The document also has a small illustration of a soldier and a notice about purchasing U.S. Savings Bonds. No photographs or visual evidence of surveillance methods are present. The page contains the header "SJ 105-3353 Sub I" and a paragraph of text. There are multiple black markings and smudges throughout the document. Two circular stamps, one black and one an oval with a black border and a light center, are visible at the top of the page. Several handwritten annotations and redacted portions are present within the text block. A page number "2" is located in the bottom right section of the page. A triangular graphic with a textured fill is in the bottom left corner. discreetly let it be known (for example, by anonymous letter) that the reason for the recent arrests of LSP members is [REDACTED] indiscretions. Anonymous letter could be so written that it would clearly point to [REDACTED] as police source who led to the arrests. You should consider the above in light of the situation as seen by your office. Submit your comments and recommendations for Bureau consideration. No anonymous letter should be mailed without prior Bureau consideration. It can be seen that a successful move against [REDACTED] would result in the removal from prominence of a militant, dangerous separatist and would [REDACTED] Tolson DeLoach Balters Lohr Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Felt Gale [REDACTED] Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy 1 100-335202 SSM:dlm (7) 58 NOV ' 3 1969: 7ku REC-35 87m SEE NOTE PAGE TWO 19 0CT 28 1969 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [REDACTED] - Airtel to SAC, San Juan RE: GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (LATIN AMERICAN SECTION) 105-93124 NOTE: It is felt now is the time for a move against [REDACTED] as noted above and therefore, above instructions being submitted to San Juan Office. -2- MAILED 11 SAC, San Juan (105-3353 Sub I) REC-128 Director, FBI (105-93124)-268 102 GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (LATIN-AMERICAN SECTION) IS - PRN November 6, 1969 Reurlet 10/29/69. Gus Hall Relet discussed desirability of sending anonymous letter Tolson DeLooch Walters For the above reasons, the Bureau feels this counter- intelligence ploy should not be utilized. Mohr Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Felt Gale Roscen Sullivan Tovel Trott TelePoo Holmer Gandy 1 - New York (105-32672) SSM: bbr (7) 118 MAIL POON TELETYPE UNIT SEE NOTE ON PAGE 2. OPTIONAL FORM NO. 2 MAY 101 EDITION 54-540 SAPHR (4 CPR) BH-118 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FRI (105-93124) FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (105-32872) (R) SUBJECT: GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (LATIN AMERICAN SECTION) IS - PRN ResJlet 10/29/69. The NYO feels that the mailing of the proposed letter as set forth in relet, would serve no useful pur- pose and likely would result in DATE: 11/7/69 iccu ST 109 2- Bureau (RM) REC IR - San Juan (105-3353 Sub I)(RM) 1- New York RES #41 5NOV121969 73/24 261 5 NOV 7 1969 LATIN-AMERICAN Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL PORN NO.10 MAT ТР٤٦ ΕΟΠΙΟΝ ロン41) 181-١١٥ UNITED STATES NMENT DATE: 11/7/69 iccu ST 109 2- Bureau (RM) REC IR - San Juan (105-3353 Sub I)(RM) 1- New York RES #41 5NOV121969 73/24 261 5 NOV 7 1969 LATIN-AMERICAN Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL PORN NO.10 MAT ТР٤٦ ΕΟΠΙΟΝ ロン41) 181-١١٥ UNITED STATES NMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (105-93124) FROM, SAN JUAN (105-3353 Sub I) (P) DATE: -11/21/69 SUBJECT: GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (LATIN AMERICAN SECTION) IS - PRN 2 Re Bureau airtel to San Juan, 10/28/69. During early October, 1969, sixteen (16) members of the Liga Socialista Puertorriquena (Puerto Rican Socialist League) (LSP) were arrested by the Police of Puerto Rico (POPR) on various firearms violations. On 11/12/69, [REDACTED] to arresos POPR, advised that απο εδον Que to the work of [REDACTED] who for approximately the past and POPR. one-hari years has worked in an undercover capacity for [REDACTED] as an LSP member. Subsequent to the arrests, during normal legal proceedings, it was made known to the LSP that [REDACTED] had been an undercover agent for POPR, inas [REDACTED] signed the complaints for the arrests. Thus, [REDACTED] was voluntarily uncovered by POPR in effecting these arrests. Prosecutive action is still pending in all of these cases. On October 16, 1969, [REDACTED] advised that he had received information frem & [REDACTED] source that [REDACTED] Acording to [REDACTED] infurmant. [REDACTED] 2) 2 - 1 - Bureau (RM)-111: RFC 44 New York (155-32872) (RM) San Juan EGS:wtl (5) 0-710/17/3/69 ソー270 το NOV 25 1969 LATANAMERICAN Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 3810-188-0 SJ 105-3353 Sub I According to [REDACTED] is informant Previous review of OI. POPR files reflected that On 11/3/69. Agent [REDACTED] POPR, advised that on 11/2/69, [REDACTED] boarded ran American Flight 272 at San Juan, en route to New York City. On 11/7/69, Agent [REDACTED] advised that on 11/5/69, [REDACTED] returned to Puerto Rico from New York City aboard Pan American Flight 293. Agent [REDACTED] did not know the purpose of [REDACTED] trip to New York. It is possible that [REDACTED] Available information also indicates [REDACTED] has in private coru [REDACTED] the statement that he feels that In view of the above. it appears that [REDACTED] San Juan proposes that an anonymous letter, prepared in the Spanish language on plain unwatermarked paper, be sent to various LSP members in Puerto Rico and to [REDACTED] Presi- The document is a typed memo with several handwritten annotations and official stamps. A list bearing names like "DeLoach," "Bishop," and "Sullivan" is present at the top right, with numerical identifiers. There are redacted sections throughout the document, suggesting sensitive information. A rectangular stamp indicates "MAILED 6 JUN 1 0 1969 COMM-FBI" on the lower left, alongside a handwritten date "5 JUN 131969" and "TELETYPE UNIT." Various scribbled notes and checkmarks appear in the margins and near the stamps, likely field agent communications or verification marks. The presence of these elements suggests an internal FBI communication regarding an operation, with annotations and stamps indicating tracking, distribution, and operational details. [REDACTED] has in private coru [REDACTED] the statement that he feels that In view of the above. it appears that [REDACTED] San Juan proposes that an anonymous letter, prepared in the Spanish language on plain unwatermarked paper, be sent to various LSP members in Puerto Rico and to [REDACTED] Presi- dent of the PLP in New York City, pointing out the shortcomings of [REDACTED] as leader of the LSP. The letter may be worded as follows: 2 SJ105-3353 Sub I "Comrades of the Liga Socialista Puertorriquena: "A few facts for your consideration: "In 1954 our organization was formed with the idea of having a close-knit group of militant young men to advance the teachings of Marxism-Leninism and to lead in the fight for the independence of our beloved country. "Since that time much has been written but nothing has been accomplished by us. The sad truth is that while our "leader" sits in his ivory tower writing "poetry," Mari Bras gains hundreds of followers by acting and leads in our struggle for independence. While we talk, others act. While our old men discuss theories, our young men are carrying the struggle into the streets and onto the campuses. While our young men travel to other countries to establish ties with other peoples who think as we do, our "leader" indiscriminately tells the police of our plans and actions. "While our young men gain publicity by bombing stores and destroying the ROTC building, the only thing the newspapers can publish about us is the fact that we managed to get ourselves arrested for carrying weapons, while all other independentistas carry guns unmolested. "Thanks to the indiscretion of our "leader" the police have been in our very midst reporting our every move. Who knows how many other informants attend our meetings! "The time to press for our independence is now. The people to do it are our young men. "What do you think? Is it time for a change??? "An Activist" The San Juan Office feels that the sending of this letter should create dissension within the LSP and possibly result in splitting the LSP into various splinter groups. It is also felt that this letter would weaken the prominence 3 SJ 205-3953 Sub I of [REDACTED] and would lessen the weight of his suspicions: The comments in the proposed letter refer to the arrests of the LSP members, the recent firebombings The document is a memorandum from the United States Government dated June 9, 1969, discussing groups seeking independence for Puerto Rico and a counterintelligence program. It includes handwritten notes and signatures, likely by the sender and recipient, including the name "W. R. Wannall." There are also multiple black redactions throughout the text, obscuring specific names, locations, and details of the counterintelligence operation. The bottom of the page contains what appears to be an enclosure notation with a document number and a handwritten annotation, possibly a date or identifier. Finally, a list of names with checkboxes is present in the top right corner, suggesting distribution or review. This page is a Memorandum from the FBI's San Juan field office to the Director, dated June 19, 1969. The subject concerns "Groups Seeking Independence for Puerto Rico, Counterintelligence Program." It references prior communication and notes that a counterintelligence measure was carried out on June 18, 1969. Handwritten annotations at the bottom indicate receipt information, including "REC-60 EX. 117" and "JUN 25 1969," along with a stamp "LATE OFFC." There's also a small, stylized drawing of what appears to be a colonial-era figure, possibly a soldier or a representative, alongside a date of "51 JUL 2 1969" and text relating to "Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan," which may be extraneous information or a misprint. The document has a few smudged or faded areas, and two dark circular ink blots near the top, suggesting older or less precise printing/handling. splitting the LSP into various splinter groups. It is also felt that this letter would weaken the prominence 3 SJ 205-3953 Sub I of [REDACTED] and would lessen the weight of his suspicions: The comments in the proposed letter refer to the arrests of the LSP members, the recent firebombings of American stores in the San Juan area, and the attack on the ROTC building at the Rio Piedras campus of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) on September 26, 1969. One of the leaders in the attack on the ROTC building on 9/26/69, was 29 year old LSP member, [REDACTED], who received a great deal of publicity in San Juan newspapers. is listed as being "Sub-Director" of the LSP. It is felt that the militant language of the proposed letter is characteristic of [REDACTED] and might cause [REDACTED] to suspect his close lieutenant, of being the author of the proposed letter and vying for leadership of the LSP. San Juan proposed sending this letter to the following LSP members in Puerto Rico: [REDACTED] is a Committee of the ISP at [REDACTED] friend of the [REDACTED] at San Juan. in the Southern is a close is that by sending copies of the letter to these two individuals, the letter will surely be brought to the attention of [REDACTED] New York's comments are requested, particularly concerning whether or not this letter should be sent to [REDACTED] suggestions as to additional individuals in New York City to whom the letter should be sent, and the impact that a letter of this type might have within the PLP. Bureau's comments are also solicited. 4 --- OCR Start --- SAC, San Juan (105-3353 Sub 1) 1 REC-128 - DeLoach 1 - Bishop 1 Sullivan December 11, 1969 Director FBI (105-93124)-270 i 1 - GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM IS - PRN ReSJlet 11/21/69 and NYlet 12/5/69. Authority is granted for your office to pro- the counterintelligence measure described in However, mailing should be limited to selected ceed with reSJlet. members in Puerto Rico. Advise the Bureau when the mailings have been completed and closely follor reaction thereto through sources available to your office. Positive results achieved should be promptly furnished to the Bureau. 1 - New York (105-32872) 1 ! SSM:bbr (9) NOTE: See cover memorandum to Sullivan dated 12/10/69, same subject, prepared by SSM:bbr. >ifon Looch alters ht isher sper completed and closely follor reaction thereto through sources available to your office. Positive results achieved should be promptly furnished to the Bureau. 1 - New York (105-32872) 1 ! SSM:bbr (9) NOTE: See cover memorandum to Sullivan dated 12/10/69, same subject, prepared by SSM:bbr. >ifon Looch alters ht isher sper alichan carad elt MAILED 4 DEC121969 COMM-FBI ale saca alliran istmes Sandy DEC 171969 MAIL FOOM TELETYPE UNIT WBS whil A --- OCR End --- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1959 EDITION ETA FPRR (a CFR) SET-IL UNITED STATES GO ENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (105-93124) FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (105-32872) (P*) SUBJECT: DATE: 12/5/69 CONFIDENTIAL GROUPS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR PUERTO RICO COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (LATIN AMERICAN SECTION) IS PRN ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED EXCEPT WHERE SHOWN OTHERWISE. ResJlet, 11/21/69. Concerning the tri in November, 1969, as reported by the NYO has no specific information con- cerning contacts made, topics discussed, and decisions reached by either side. As the results of any contacts are unknown, it is felt unwise to direct the proposed letter to or to anyone outside of the SJO territory. Otherwise this possible schism within the LSP should be viewed as a local matter and of little interest to Bureau subjects residing outside of Puerto Rico. New York Observations NYO feels that [REDACTED] (never known to be controlled by any organization, group or individual) is very resilient. If bounced from the LSP, he undoubtedly will have a new group in short order. If not forced out, on the other hand, the LSP can be expected to become more and more impotent because of actions in the past. (2-Bureau (RM) 1-San Juan (105-3353 Sub I) (RM) REC 41 1-New York EX-117 RKS: edm (4) [c] Classified D Excerpt DS, Category Date of Declassification Indefinite 11-7 8DEC101959 2.26-15 ctm CONFIDENTIAL 1959 APMT-FATE AGENCIES AND PR. PICES ATTIFIEDRY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF DATE Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan NY 105-32872. CONFIDENTIAL The proposed letter asks LSP associates to dump its "old leader" so that younger men can become more active (violently). This end result is questionable, and in effect, hardly desirable. CONFIDENTIAL - 2 - ```json [ {"box_2d": [31, 149, 62, 320], "text_content": "OF THE REPRT NO. . . ."}, {"box_2d": [35, 597, 85, 750], "text_content": "000"}, {"box_2d": [39, 864, 52, 928], "text_content": "Dalme"}, {"box_2d": [51, 865, 63, 904], "text_content": "I-Lee"}, {"box_2d": [54, The document is a typewritten FBI memo with several handwritten annotations and official stamps. It contains no photographs or visual evidence of surveillance methods. The page is heavily redacted in several areas, obscuring names and specific details. Official stamps include "MAILED 11 OCT 27 1969," "COMM. FBI," and "UNOFFICIAL COPY FILED IN 100335702." Handwritten marginalia includes a list of names on the left side and a date stamp with "19 OCT 28 1969" and other scribbled marks on the right side, suggesting bureaucratic processing and noting. The document is a typed FBI memorandum, primarily consisting of text. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible on the page. There is a black line at the bottom of the page, and a handwritten "- 2 -" centered just above it, indicating it's page two of a larger document. The top of the page has two sets of small, dark circular shapes which appear to be either ink blots or smudges, rather than intentional markings relevant to the content. The main body of the document is a directive related to groups seeking independence for Puerto Rico and counterintelligence efforts. result is questionable, and in effect, hardly desirable. 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