U.S. eyes indictment against Raul Castro amid pressure by Trump administration, sources tell AP
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.
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Reportan que el DOJ prepara acusación contra Raúl Castro de Cuba
Según un informe de Reuters publicado el jueves por la noche, el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos se está preparando para acusar formalmente a Raúl Castro, el hermano de 94 años de Fidel Castro, en relación con el derribo en 1996 de dos aviones de la organización Hermanos al Rescate.
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DOJ reportedly preparing indictment against Cuba’s Raúl Castro
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old brother of Fidel Castro, in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes, according to a Reuters report published Thursday night.
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DeSantis responds to questions about future of Alligator Alcatraz
For weeks, rumors have been circulating that Alligator Alcatraz, the controversial immigration detention facility in the Everglades, is set to close in June. The facility is costing Florida taxpayers about $1 million a day.
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Tras 6 meses en Alligator Alcatraz, padre de Miami-Dade se reúne con su familia
Tras seis meses de incertidumbre, lágrimas e incansable defensa por parte de su familia, Justo Bentacourt finalmente está en casa.
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After 6 months in Alligator Alcatraz, Miami-Dade father reunites with family
After six months of uncertainty, tears and relentless advocacy from his family, Justo Bentacourt is finally home.
Pilotos practican acrobacias antes del Air Dot Show de Fort Lauderdale
El comandante de la Armada de los Estados Unidos Clifton Helterbran estuvo el viernes en el Aeropuerto Ejecutivo de Fort Lauderdale para preparar el Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale.
Pilots practice stunts ahead of Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Clifton Helterbran was at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Friday to prepare for the Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale.
Miami-Dade memorial ceremony honors 171 fallen officers, adds 2 new names to wall
Families and law enforcement officers from across Miami-Dade County gathered Thursday night at a memorial ceremony honoring South Florida officers who died in the line of duty.
Según la Policía de Miami, un hombre de 31 años está acusado de haber matado a los hermanos de su novia el sábado.
Man accused of killing girlfriend’s brothers in Liberty City captured on video, police say
A 31-year-old man is accused of killing his girlfriend’s brothers on Saturday, according to Miami Police.
Spirit Airlines grounding sparks airport disruptions and uncertainty for employees
Dozens of Spirit Airlines planes sat grounded at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Sunday as the ultra low-cost carrier shut down operations over the weekend, leaving passengers stranded across South Florida and beyond.
Regresa a corte rapero YNW Melly, busca fianza antes de nuevo juicio por doble asesinato
El rapero YNW Melly compareció de nuevo ante un juez del condado de Broward el jueves, en un intento por obtener la libertad bajo fianza antes de su nuevo juicio por un caso de doble homicidio, que está previsto para 2027.
Rapper YNW Melly back in court as he seeks bond ahead of double murder retrial
Rapper YNW Melly was back before a Broward County judge on Thursday as he seeks to get bond ahead of his retrial for a double murder case that is set for 2027.
Foto de clase de reclutas de bomberos de Miami-Dade genera preocupaciones sobre diversidad
Una fotografía de la promoción más reciente de graduados del Departamento de Bomberos de Miami-Dade está generando interrogantes sobre la diversidad dentro del departamento.
Photo of Miami-Dade Fire recruit class raises diversity concerns
A photo of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s newest graduating class is raising questions about diversity within the department.