Asociacion de Amigos Aureliano AAA
Association of Friends of Aureliano
[REF: Cuban Counter Revolutionary Handbook 10 October 1962 by the CIA.
FBI HQ file number 109-584-3387; NARA RIF Number 124-10279-10032]
[NOTE: The copies were very hard to transcribe because of
poor photo reproduction. At points where the words were unreadable,
three dots
(...) were inserted to indicate a missing word or words. Words in
brackets are not contained in the original. FURTHER NOTE: Please
consider the date,
10 Oct. 1962, when evaluating the organizations.]
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COUNTER REVOLUTIONARY HANDBOOK
PART II: SECONDARY ORGANIZATIONS
I. IDENTIFYING DATA:
Common Title: AAA, Triple A
Title: Asociacion de Amigos Aureliano
Association of Friends of Aureliano
Predecessor of Frente Nacional Democratica Triple A (FNDTA), q. v., but
organization still commonly called AAA or Triple A inside Cuba.
As name implies, built completely around Aureliano SANCHEZ
Arango. Principles best described in light his deeds:
Essentially leftist-oriented clandestine fighter and part-time
politician since 1922. Admits short-term Communist affiliation in
early 30's. Joined Autentico Party and became PRIO's Minister of
Education 1948-52. Broke with PRIO 1955. Member Caribbean
Legion, mounted land and sea clandestine ops against Batista.
Began dealing with Castro pre-1955, but did not sign Caracas Pact of
1958. Initially loyal to Castro, but at odds by early 1960,
scheming with Romulo BETANCOURT to overthrow Castro. Exiled
May 1960, and has pursued independent, autocratic revolutionary path
since.
II. HISTORY
Organized prior 1954 as SANCHEZ Arango's personal clandestine
army. Effective Batista opposition in sabotage, terrorism,
invasions from outside Cuba. Fought beside OA and 26 July
Movement, but joined neither. Supported Castro until early
1960. After SANCHEZ Arango's exile, continued activist operations
inside. Joined FRD June 1960, but withdrew almost immediately in
opposition to FRD and U. S. policies, and reportedly because SANCHEZ
was defeated for FRD presidency by VARONA.
III. CURRENT STATUS
In exile, formally transformed into FNDTA, which SANCHEZ Arango
personally commands; colloquially, "AAA" title still used.
Inside, remnants represented by individuals who claim "AAA" membership;
contact with SANCHEZ Arango lost since October 1961.
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