Cuban American Lawmakers Back Raúl Castro Arrest Warrant; China Defends Him
U.S. Florida issues warrant for former Cuban president; Cuban American lawmakers support it, while China opposes.
Key facts
- According to Fox News, Cuban American lawmakers hailed the arrest warrant for former Cuban president Raúl Castro.
- According to the South China Morning Post, China condemned the warrant and said it opposed it.
- The warrant was issued in Florida for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.
- Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning referred to Castro as “comrade Raul Castro” and a “venerated” leader.
- China accused the United States of using courts to pressure Havana.
According to Fox News, Cuban American lawmakers hailed the arrest warrant for former Cuban president Raúl Castro and vowed to keep fighting for Cuba’s freedom.
According to the South China Morning Post, China condemned the warrant and said it opposed it, accusing the United States of using courts to pressure Havana.
The warrant was issued in Florida for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, a case that has been pending for decades.
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning referred to Castro as “comrade Raul Castro” and a “venerated” leader during a briefing in Beijing.
China said it opposed the warrant and criticized the United States for applying judicial pressure on Cuba.
Context
The arrest warrant was issued in Florida for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes involving former Cuban president Raúl Castro. Cuban American lawmakers have expressed support for the warrant, while China has defended Castro and opposed the U.S. action.
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