Trained to Kill: The Inside Story of CIA Plots against Castro, Kennedy, and Che

Antonio Veciana was a key player in the CIA's secret war to destroy Fidel Castro, transforming himself from an asthmatic banker to a bomb-making mastermind and building one of the era's most feared paramilitary groups. He was framed and sent to prison, and later shot in the head and left to die on a Miami street.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Antonio Veciana, a key figure in the CIA's decades-long secret war to overthrow Fidel Castro, has written an explosive account of the intrigue, hit men, and Cuban exiles involved in this dark plot. During this time, US spies were given the license to kill, Mafia hit men were employed, and ruthless Cuban exiles played pivotal roles. The two leaders at the center of this scheming were Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy.

Veciana, a former asthmatic banker, underwent a remarkable transformation. He became a master bomb-maker, leading terrorist attacks in Havana and orchestrating assassination attempts against Castro. He also established one of the most feared paramilitary groups of the era, all under the guidance of the CIA. However, Veciana's involvement in these activities eventually made him a threat to both Castro and his CIA handler.

Veciana was framed and sent to prison, where he was later shot in the head and left to die on a Miami street. When he testified before a Congressional committee investigating the Kennedy assassination, he withheld information about the identity of the CIA officer who had directed him. This officer was the same one Veciana had observed meeting with Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas before the assassination of JFK.

In his book, Veciana reveals all, providing a detailed account of his role in the intricate game of thrones that aimed to topple world leaders and alter the course of history. His story is a testament to the power of intelligence agencies and the lengths they will go to achieve their goals. It also sheds light on the complex relationships between different factions and the individuals who were willing to risk everything to achieve their aims.

This paperback edition of Veciana's book offers readers a chance to delve into the depths of this fascinating and controversial story. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the shadowy world of espionage.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510769472