Junta Nacional Revolucionaria JNR
National Revolutionary Unity
[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: Junta Nacional Revolucionaria
National Revolutionary Unity
Political: Unity of the military components inside Cuba of MDC,
(CARLOS faction), RDR, UR, and MRTN. Advocate reestablishment of
democratic regime based on 1940 Constitution. Stated desire to
cooperate with CRC and in July 1962 asked support of CRC president Jose
MIRO Cardona.
Leading Personalities: In U. S.: Delegates are
Alberto del JUNCO y Mesa, MDC; Antonio FERNANDEZ, MRTN; Manuel Antonio
de VARONA Laredo, RDR; Salvador O. GARCIA Oller, UR. In
Cuba: National Coordinators of member organizations, plus one
military representative from rach [each] movement.
II. HISTORY
JNR pact signed June 62. MRP, MRR and DRE participated in early
discussions but did not join. Member organizations retain their
entity. Unity formed to create stronger voice for material aid
from U. S. and exile groups and create stronger, more coordinated
military force in Cuba. VARONA refused RDR exile support.
JNR included in 30 Aug 62 "uprising" plan which resulted in roll-up of
leaders of most participating organizations.
III. CURRENT STATUS
Current unity value of JNR questionable as member movements hard hit by
G-2, and are lacking in supplies. Effects of 30 August roll-up
yet to be assessed.
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