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Myanmar's military government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after holding him for three months on charges that his supporters claim were unfounded. According to state-run MRTV television, Castillo was flown out of Naypyitaw as part of efforts to maintain friendly relations between Myanmar and the United States.

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Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, was deported by Myanmar’s military government after spending three months in jail on what his supporters claim were baseless charges. According to Myanmar state-run MRTV television, Castillo was flown out of the capital city, Naypyitaw, as a gesture reflecting the friendly relations between Myanmar and the United States. The deportation took place on Wednesday following international pressure and diplomatic negotiations.

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Myanmar’s military-run government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after three months in jail on what supporters say were trumped-up charges, state media reported Wednesday.

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State-run MRTV television said Castillo was flown out of the capital, Naypyitaw, earlier in the day, in consideration of the friendly and cordial relations between Myanmar and the United States.

right frames the deportation as a diplomatic gesture

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BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-run government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after three months in jail on what supporters say were trumped-up charges, state media reported Wednesday.

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US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says · assertive framing

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-run government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after three months in jail on what supporters say were trumped-up charges, state media reported Wednesday. asserted

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State-run MRTV television said Castillo was flown out of the capital, Naypyitaw, earlier in the day, in consideration of the friendly and cordial relations between Myanmar and the United States. asserted

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US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says

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