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1996 aircraft downing

Coverage of 1996 aircraft downing in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 21 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: May 23 · 10:00 UTC
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Raul Castroperson1Miguel Diaz-Canelperson1Carlos Gimenezperson1House Homeland Security Committeeorganization1U.S. Department of Justiceorganization1Venezuelaplace1Guantanamo Bayplace1Republicansorganization1Raúl Castroperson1United Statesplace1Cubaplace1Immigration enforcement packagetopic1
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  • POLITICSMay 23 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep.

    Cuban-born GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez claims Raul Castro's federal indictment has caused regime paranoia, citing parallels to other despots' downfalls. The indictment relates to the 1996 downing of two U.S. humanitarian aircraft, with Gimenez asserting Castro intentionally targeted rescue efforts for Cuban refugees. He anticipates sustained U.S. pressure on the Cuban regime amid arrests of allies and geopolitical considerations involving Guantanamo Bay.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 12:00 UTCNPR NEWS
    GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

    Republicans are advancing a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. The U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of two aircraft.