CIA activities in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic 1961

There was CIA involvement in the assassination of the President of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo, but declassified reports conflict about the extent. In a report to the deputy attorney general, CIA officials described the agency as having "no active part" in the assassination and only a "faint connection" with the groups that planned the killing.[1] However, an internal CIA memorandum states that an Office of Inspector General investigation into Trujillo's murder disclosed "quite extensive Agency involvement with the plotters."[2]

Dominican Republic 1967

A report to President Lyndon B. Johnson refers to the guerilla problem being dormant in the Dominican Republic, and US training being provided there. Cause and effect were not analyzed. "There are no active guerrillas although there are indications that the Communist MPD and 14th of June Movement would like to open a front. The Dominican armed forces are keeping a close watch on their activities. Balaguer has given strong support to our efforts to help him develop special anti-guerrilla units. In recent months Dominican authorities have obtained documents from Cuban-trained agents showing that Cuba is furnishing money and training for guerrilla activities."[3]

A little later, Rostow referred to a problem with one of the Dominican officials. "With the full cooperation of Balaguer and the armed forces, we have made good progress in our internal security programs. No additional measures by us are necessary. It would help if Balaguer got rid of his thuggish Chief of Police. Covey Oliver will ask John Crimmins to make the pitch."[4]

References

  1. ↑ Justice Department Memo, 1975; National Security Archive
  2. ↑ CIA "Family Jewels" Memo, 1973 (see page 434) Family jewels (Central Intelligence Agency)
  3. ↑ Rostow, Walt (June 24, 1967), "Telegram From the President’s Special Assistant (Rostow) to President Johnson in Texas", Foreign Relations of the United States, Volume XXXI, South and Central America; Mexico, United States Department of State, xxxi: 59
  4. ↑ Rostow, Walt, "Telegram From the President’s Special Assistant (Rostow) to President Johnson", Foreign Relations of the United States, Volume XXXI, South and Central America; Mexico, United States Department of State, xxxi: 61