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Beijing defends Cuba's Raúl Castro over Florida arrest warrant

Beijing has condemned a Florida arrest warrant for former Cuban president Raúl Castro, related to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. China's foreign ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, referred to Castro as "comrade Raul Castro" and accused the United States of using judicial measures to pressure Cuba. China urged the US to end its blockade and other forms of coercion against Cuba. AI

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Beijing defends Cuba's Raúl Castro over Florida arrest warrant

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

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

    China on Wednesday condemned an arrest warrant issued in the US state of Florida for former Cuban president Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, accusing the United States of using the courts to pressure Havana. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning was asked…