MSI² to host July 24 launch for Ric Prado book in Miami

The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute will present a new book on former CIA officer Enrique “Ric” Prado on July 24 at the Museo Americano de la Diáspora Cubana in Miami. The event includes a conversation with Prado and author Alberto Sicilia, plus book signing, free admission and limited reservations.

Why it matters: - The book frames Ric Prado’s career as a story of exile, service and national security, with appeal for readers interested in intelligence, Cuban exile history and anti-terrorism. - The launch highlights a broader effort to expand the book’s reach in Spanish-language markets through a new publishing alliance.

What happened: - The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute announced the presentation of Ric Prado: La Pasión del Guerrero. Contra el terrorismo y el comunismo by Cuban writer Alberto Sicilia. - The official launch is set for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Museo Americano de la Diáspora Cubana in Miami. - The event will feature Ric Prado and Alberto Sicilia in conversation, followed by a Q&A and book signing. - Attendees can buy the book at the event or bring a copy to be autographed. - Admission is free, with limited capacity and required reservations at info@thecuban.org. - The museum will offer complimentary valet parking.

The details: - Bravo Zulu Publishers, founded by economist and best-selling author Dr. Rafael Marrero, formed an alliance with ClassicSubversive Editions, the book’s publisher, to expand distribution and reach in Spanish-speaking markets. - MSI² describes Ric Prado as a former senior CIA official whose career included 24 years at the agency. - Prado was a founding member of the first CIA unit created to confront terrorism and Osama bin Laden. - After the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Prado served as chief of operations at the Counterterrorism Center. - Prado also served as a station chief in countries described as strategically complex. - Prado retired at the SIS-2 level, equivalent to a two-star general in the U.S. Army. - His background includes special operations in Central and South America, the Philippines and the Korean Peninsula. - Prado also worked with national security agencies and elite units including Delta Force and SEAL Team Six. - The book reconstructs Prado’s life from an intimate, documentary perspective. - The story follows a Cuban child who arrived alone in the United States through Operation Pedro Pan and later became a major figure in U.S. national security.

Between the lines: - The launch is as much a cultural and political statement as a book event, connecting Cuban exile memory with U.S. counterterrorism history. - MSI² is using the event to reinforce its identity around democracy, security and anti-totalitarian themes. - Support from Johnny Cuba founder Juan Guixens Jr. and businessman Héctor Lans helped make the event possible.

What's next: - The July 24 presentation will introduce the book to Miami audiences and could help broaden its Spanish-language readership. - MSI² and its partners are positioning the release for continued distribution beyond the launch event.

The bottom line: - The Miami launch spotlights Ric Prado as both a national security figure and a symbol of the Cuban exile experience.