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Intelligence collection: Cuban refugees arriving in Miami were systematically debriefed; agent networks inside Cuba reported on military dispositions, economic conditions, and political developments; and aerial photography supplemented human intelligence.
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Exile organizational management: The station provided funding and direction to multiple Cuban exile groups including the Democratic Revolutionary Front (FRD) and its successor the Cuban Revolutionary Council, Brigade 2506's survivors, and various smaller organizations. Managing competing exile factions and their political agendas within CIA operational requirements was a persistent challenge.
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Exile organizational management: The station provided funding and direction to multiple Cuban exile groups including the Democratic Revolutionary Front (FRD) and its successor the [[Cuban Revolutionary Council]], [[Brigade 2506]]'s survivors, and various smaller organizations. Managing competing exile factions and their political agendas within CIA operational requirements was a persistent challenge.
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Assassination planning: The CIA-organized crime assassination plots against Castro, run through [[Johnny Roselli]] and [[Sam Giancana]] by Harvey, were coordinated at least in part through JM/WAVE's Miami presence.[^1]
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### Aviation Hub
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Opa Locka's airfield served as one of the aviation facilities in the Miami area used by pilots connected to both the [[Central Intelligence Agency]]'s Contra supply operations and the [[cocaine]] trafficking networks that funded them. The proximity to Miami International Airport and the cluster of aviation-related businesses in the area, including [[DIACSA]], made Opa Locka part of the infrastructure supporting the dual weapons-for-drugs shuttle between [[Central America]] and the [[United States]].[^2]
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Opa Locka's airfield served as one of the aviation facilities in the Miami area used by pilots connected to both the [[Central Intelligence Agency]]'s Contra supply operations and the [[cocaine]] trafficking networks that funded them. The proximity to [[Miami International Airport]] and the cluster of aviation-related businesses in the area, including [[DIACSA]], made Opa Locka part of the infrastructure supporting the dual weapons-for-drugs shuttle between [[Central America]] and the [[United States]].[^2]
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### Footnotes
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### Contra Operations in Miami
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After leaving [[Los Angeles]], [[Danilo Blandon|Danilo Blandón]] relocated to Miami and invested drug profits in a string of companies. His restaurant La Parrilla was co-owned by Somoza's former counterinsurgency expert Major General Gustavo Medina and [[Donald Barrios]], an [[FDN]] supporter. The restaurant became a gathering place for Contra leaders and the site of pro-Contra demonstrations. Blandón's Alpha II Rent-a-Car business began outside Miami International Airport and spread to 24 locations. His immigration lawyer was deeply involved with the FDN's Miami support network, arranging travel papers for rebel soldiers.[^2]
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After leaving [[Los Angeles]], [[Danilo Blandon|Danilo Blandón]] relocated to Miami and invested drug profits in a string of companies. His restaurant La Parrilla was co-owned by Somoza's former counterinsurgency expert Major General Gustavo Medina and [[Donald Barrios]], an [[FDN]] supporter. The restaurant became a gathering place for Contra leaders and the site of pro-Contra demonstrations. Blandón's Alpha II Rent-a-Car business began outside [[Miami International Airport]] and spread to 24 locations. His immigration lawyer was deeply involved with the FDN's Miami support network, arranging travel papers for rebel soldiers.[^2]
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### Money Laundering
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