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Jose Pertierra

Cuban attorney based in Washington, D.C. He represented the Venezuelan government in its efforts to extradite Luis Posada Carriles, and represented Elián González in 2000-2001.

StoryMay 25, 2018

Cuban Exile & CIA Agent Luis Posada Carriles Dies a Free Man in U.S. Despite Years of Terrorism

Web ExclusiveSep 29, 2017

Meet the Filmmaker Behind “Embargo,” a New Documentary About U.S.-Cuba Relations

StorySep 20, 2017

Trump Slammed as “Enemy to Most of the World” as He Vows Not to Lift Sanctions on Cuba

StoryJul 20, 2015

Special Broadcast from Opening of Cuban Embassy in Washington as U.S.-Cuban Diplomatic Ties Restored

StoryApr 23, 2007

Cuban Militant Posada Carriles Released from New Mexico Jail

StoryJun 02, 2000

Ruling in Elián González Case

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