All statements of fact, opinion, or analysis expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official positions or views of the U.S. Government. Nothing in the contents should be construed as asserting or implying U.S. Government authentication of information or endorsement of the author’s views. This material has been reviewed by the CIA to prevent the disclosure of classified information.
First published in the United States by St. Martin’s Press, an imprint of St. Martin’s Publishing Group
BLACK OPS. Copyright © 2022 by Enrique Prado. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Publishing Group, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
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All photos courtesy of author’s private collection.
The Library of Congress has cataloged the print edition as follows:
Names: Prado, Ric, author.
Title: Black ops: the life of a CIA shadow warrior / Ric Prado.
Description: First edition. | New York: St. Martin’s Press, [2022] | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021046532 | ISBN 9781250271846 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781250271853 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Prado, Ric. | United States. Central Intelligence Agency—Officials and employees—Biography. | Refugees—Cuba—Biography. | Special operations (Military science)—United States. | War on Terrorism, 2001-2009—Personal narratives, American. | Cold War—Personal narratives, American.
Classification: LCC JK468.I6 A3 2022 | DDC 327.12730092 [B]—dc23/eng/20211026
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021046532
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First Edition: 2022