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#236 - Operation Mongoose: Inside CIA's Failed Mafia Conspiracy to Kill Castro | Tom Maier
Sep 14, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Tom Maier, an award-winning author and investigative journalist, dives deep into the CIA's covert Operation Mongoose aimed at assassinating Fidel Castro. He reveals fascinating connections between the Mafia and CIA during the Cold War, and the bizarre romantic entanglements that complicated their plots. Maier also highlights the intertwining stories of figures like Johnny Roselli and Santo Traficante, shedding light on how organized crime influenced American politics and the repercussions of these secretive alliances.
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- Marita Lorenz's recruitment by the CIA for an assassination plot against Castro highlights the unpredictability of covert operations.
- The collaboration between the mafia and CIA during Operation Mongoose raises ethical concerns about government-sanctioned criminal activities.
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The Recruitment of Marita Lorenz
Marita Lorenz was recruited by the CIA to assist in an assassination plot against Fidel Castro due to her prior romantic involvement with him. She was given poison pills disguised in cold cream to implement the plan. However, when in Castro’s presence, she hesitated, ultimately choosing not to go through with the assassination. Instead, she engaged in a romantic encounter with Castro, showcasing the unpredictability of the assassination attempts.
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