Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
Summary
The sister of the leader of a Cuban military-controlled company was arrested in Miami after her U.S. green card was revoked. The U.S. government says she helped Cuba’s communist regime while living in Florida and will face deportation.Key Facts
- Adys Lastres Morera was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Miami, Florida.
- She is the sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, head of Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), a Cuban military-run company.
- Her permanent residency in the U.S. was revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Rubio said she managed real estate in Florida while aiding Cuba’s communist government.
- GAESA is accused of controlling 70% of Cuba’s economy and stealing millions meant for the Cuban people.
- Lastres Morera entered the U.S. as a permanent resident in January 2023.
- She faces deportation because her presence conflicts with U.S. policies toward Cuba.
- The arrest comes shortly after former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and others were indicted over a 1996 incident involving two downed civilian planes.
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