The gripping and enthralling story of "For Which He Stands: The True Tale of The CIA, Castro, and a Catholic" is now available in audio book format. The book chronicles the fascinating true story of Dr. Jose “Pepin” Almeida, the Cheif Medical Officer in the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961.

Narrated by actor Armando Riesco, the audio book brings to life the story of Pepin Almeida’s involvement with the CIA in a military operation to oust Fidel Castro. Riesco's rich and nuanced performance captures the tension and drama of the story, making it an engaging and thrilling listening experience.

For Which He Stands: The True Tale of the CIA, Castro, and a Catholic

Now Available in Audio Book

Read by Armando Riesco

Armando Riesco is a versatile and highly regarded NYC based actor. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico and his parents are Cuban exiles. He has appeared in over a dozen films (Garden State, Adult World, Bella, World Trade Center), and regular, recurring, and guest starring spots on television ("National Treasure: Edge of History","The Chi", "Queen of the South"). As a director and writer/producer, his 1st feature film "Seneca", which he also stars in, won awards at the HBO Latino Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, Film Fest Tucson, Phoenix Film Festival, and Tide Film Festival. The film was picked up by HBO Max and is currently available on all online platforms. His new film "Meri Crismas" is in development. He is a proud graduate of Northwestern University.