Alpha 66 was founded by Cuban exiles in the early 1960s to act as an anti-Castro, paramilitary group. [2] Although it has undergone changes in personnel and leadership, it still exists today and is based out of Florida. [4] Alpha 66 was most active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but remains active in the Miami area. [3]

May 28, 2017 · After JFK's peaceful resolution of the Cuban missile crisis, Veciana also says Phillips helped him found Alpha-66, a paramilitary organization dedicated to attacking Cuban targets, and the group...

After Veciana resigned from Operation Alpha-66 (see Nov 2, 1962), he continued to use the name Alpha-66 (he incorporated on Nov 6), so 63 of the original members changed the name of the original group to Commando-L 66 and ceased all work with Veciana.

Antonio Veciana Blanch (October 18, 1928 – June 18, 2020) was a Cuban exile who became the founder and a leader of the anti-Castro group Alpha 66. [1][2]

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Alpha 66 was established by Cuban exiles after Fidel Castro gained power in Cuba. It received considerable funding from right-wing figures such as Henry Luce and Claire Booth Luce. In 1962 Alpha 66 launched several raids on Cuba. This included attacks on …

The Cuban exile paramilitary organization known as Alpha 66 was first organized and founded in Puerto Rico in 1961 with 66 men. The group was created with the intention of maintaining the fighting spirit of the Cuban people after the Bay of Pigs Invasion.

Alpha 66 was founded by Cuban exiles in the early 1960s to act as an anti-Castro, paramilitary group. [2] Although it has undergone changes in personnel and leadership, it still exists today and is based out of Florida. [4] Alpha 66 was most active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but remains active in the Miami area. [3]

Jun 19, 2020 · Antonio Veciana, a Cuban anti-Castro fighter in the early 1960s who helped found the militant group Alpha 66, died Thursday in an assisted-care facility in Miami. He was 91.

The Cuban exile paramilitary organization known as Alpha 66 was first organized and founded in Puerto Rico in 1961 with 66 men. The group was created with the intention of maintaining the fighting spirit of the Cuban people after the Bay of Pigs Invasion.