AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCuba Pressure Campaign: The U.S. unsealed criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, accusing him of ordering the attack that killed four Americans; Acting AG Todd Blanche said a warrant was issued and the U.S. expects Castro to appear in Miami, while Cuba calls it an “illegitimate” political maneuver. Military Posture: As the indictment landed, the USS Nimitz carrier strike group entered the Caribbean, signaling a show of force as Washington tightens pressure on Havana. Diplomatic Ripples: Colombia expelled Bolivia’s charge d’affaires in a tit-for-tat move tied to remarks by Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Bolivia’s unrest. Humanitarian Flashpoint: Pakistan’s Foreign Office condemned Israel’s interception and reported mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists after a video sparked global backlash. Peru’s Dark Legacy: A new spotlight revisits Peru’s 1996–2000 sterilisation program, centered on coercion claims against poor, indigenous women.
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