Recently, thousands of documents related to the assassination of JFK were declassified, sparking renewed conspiracy theories and debates about one of the most controversial events in U.S. history. These files include reports, photographs, recordings, and manuscripts, covering everything from the initial investigation to details about the surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin.
Was the CIA Involved in JFK’s Assassination?
The newly released documents confirm that the CIA was aware of Oswald’s movements before the assassination. For instance, Oswald visited the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City just weeks before the attack, seeking a visa to return to the USSR. He also had contact with a Soviet officer whom U.S. intelligence considered a potential threat. However, the CIA concluded that these encounters were coincidences rather than evidence of a larger conspiracy.
One of the most intriguing revelations from the files is the disclosure of secret operations in the 1960s, including bases in Bogotá, Mexico City, and other global locations. This has only fueled further speculation about the agency’s possible involvement in key historical events. However, no definitive evidence has emerged linking the agency directly to Kennedy’s assassination.
Did Oswald Act Alone?
Despite the release of these files, there is no new evidence that contradicts the official narrative that Oswald acted alone. Yet, decades of secrecy have kept doubts alive, with ongoing speculation about the involvement of other entities such as the mafia, the Cuban government, or even factions within the U.S. government itself.
The mystery remains as deep as ever, and rather than providing clear answers, these revelations only add more questions to one of the darkest chapters in modern history.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Alan Cruz in Cultura Colectiva.
