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Raul Castro Arrest Warrant Controversy

19 Oct to 21 Oct
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The Independent19 Oct

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has brought additional charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles Brothers to the Rescue. The charges include conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, stemming from a federal indictment in May that included murder and destruction of an aircraft. Castro, now 95, was accused of…

Florida brings more charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro →
Fox News21 Oct

Cuban-American lawmakers are celebrating a Florida arrest warrant issued for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro regarding his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft near Cuba, which resulted in four deaths. Chief Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan determined there was probable cause to believe Castro conspired in the first-degree murder of those aboard the planes. Rep. Carlos Giménez and state Rep. Juan…

Cuban American lawmakers hail Raúl Castro arrest warrant, vow to keep fighting for Cuba’s freedom →
South China Morning Post21 Oct

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning defended former Cuban President Raul Castro against an arrest warrant issued by Florida for his role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, which killed four people. At a briefing in Beijing, Mao addressed the warrant, calling Castro “comrade” and praising him as a highly esteemed leader internationally. She also urged the United States to lift its embargo on Cuba.

‘Comrade Raul’: Beijing defends Cuba’s ex-leader over Florida murder warrant →

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  1. 19 Oct

    Uthmeier said the arrest warrant will restrict Castro’s ability leave the island nation and prevent him from traveling to any place with an extradition agreement with the U.S.

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  • 21 Oct ‘Comrade Raul’: Beijing defends Cuba’s ex-leader over Florida murder warrantChinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning defended former Cuban President Raul Castro against an arrest warrant issued by Florida for his role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, which killed four people. At a briefing in Beijing, Mao addressed the warrant, calling Castro “comrade” and praising him as a highly esteemed leader internationally. She also urged the United States to lift its embargo on Cuba.South China Morning Post
  • 21 Oct Cuban American lawmakers hail Raúl Castro arrest warrant, vow to keep fighting for Cuba’s freedomCuban-American lawmakers are celebrating a Florida arrest warrant issued for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro regarding his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft near Cuba, which resulted in four deaths. Chief Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan determined there was probable cause to believe Castro conspired in the first-degree murder of those aboard the planes. Rep. Carlos Giménez and state Rep. Juan…Fox News
  • 19 Oct Florida brings more charges against former Cuba president Raul CastroFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has brought additional charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles Brothers to the Rescue. The charges include conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, stemming from a federal indictment in May that included murder and destruction of an aircraft. Castro, now 95, was accused of…The Independent

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