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Cuban Chronology 1982

Central Intelligence Agency · 1983-06-01 · 189 pages · text from the file's own layer

This Central Intelligence Agency Directorate of Intelligence reference aid, ALA 83-10064, is dated June 1983. It lists major international and domestic events affecting Cuba between 1 January and 31 December 1982, arranged alphabetically by country, plus sections on the Nonaligned Movement and the Palestine Liberation Movement. Entries include Cuban troops in Angola, Cuban support for Argentina in the Falklands dispute, and trade and cooperation agreements with many nations. It does not discuss UFOs.

  • p. 22 …In Madrid, on his way to represent Fidel Castro at a CEMA conference in Budapest, Carlos…
  • p. 49 …In an interview published by Madrid’s El Pais, Carlos Rafael Rodriguez says that Cuba does…
  • p. 65 …In an interview published by Madrid’s El Pais, Carlos Rafael Rodriguez says that Cuba does…
  • p. 85 …In Madrid, on his way to represent Fidel Castro at a CEMA conference in Budapest, Carlos…
  • p. 110 …Mexico’s president-elect Miguel de la Madrid, who won the 4 July election. Foreign Minister…
  • p. 111 …Carlos Rafael Rodriguez holds talks with Mexican President-elect Miguel de la Madrid in Mexico City…
  • p. 145 …In an interview published by Madrid’s El Pais, Carlos Rafael Rodriguez says that Cuba does…
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GRENADA
Carlos Rafael Rodriguez meets with a Grenada Government delegation headed by
Kendrick Radix, member of the Political Bureau to discuss bilateral cooperation
and the international situation. V
The Government of Grenada receives four new fishing boats from Cuba, bringing
the total received to 10. '
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The Cuban Embassy in Grenada announces that stateowned Radio Free Grena-
da’s new transmitter, a gift of the Cuban Government, is in full operation and will
boost broadcasting in the country. Politburo member Jorge Risquet arrives in
Grenada to participate in ceremonies commemorating the third anniversary of the
Grenadian revolution. In a press interview, he stresses Cuban solidarity.
Politburo member Risquet reaffirms Cuba’s solidarity with Grenada during his
speech at the inauguration rally in Grenada of a 75kw shortwave radio transmitter
built by Cuban and Grenadian workers.
Jesus Montane meets with Lao President Souphananouvong to discuss the
international political situation, in particular US threats against Cuba, Nicaragua,
Grenada, and El Salvador. _
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Cuban Ambassador to Grenada Julian Torres Rizo accuses the US of using the
construction of_ Grenada’s international airport as an excuse to sell arms to other
countries.
A US Administration report to Congress states that airfields under construction in
Grenada and Nicaragua could enable Cuban MIG fighter planes to penetrate
throughout Central America.
Mozambique’s President Machel arrives in Holguin from Nicaragua, enroute to
Grenada, and is greeted by Raul Castro; they visit sites of historical and economic
interest.
Grenadian Foreign Minister Unison Whiteman arrives in Havana at the invitation
of Foreign Minister Malmierca.
Carlos Rafael Rodriguez and Vice Foreign Minister Alarcon discuss bilateral
relations and the international situation, with emphasis on the Malvinas, with
Grenadian Foreign Minister Whiteman.
Foreign Minister Malmierca and his Grenadian counterpart sign an inter-
ministerial agreement effective until 31 December 1983 for cooperation between
the two ministries.
Fidel Castro discusses international issues and bilateral relations with Grenadian
Prime Minister Maurice Bishop in Havana.
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FOIA release, from the cia-readingroom collection. The PDF is mirrored here; the original link is under it. 189 pages are in the text index: search them above, or from the library's search.