July 2002
Bin Laden's Guards Among Guantanamo Prisoners - 2002-07-31
U.S. officials report that some of Osama bin Laden's guards may be detained at Guantanamo Bay. There is uncertainty about the number of guards among…
Twenty-Three Cuban Catholics Seek Asylum in Canada
Twenty-three Cuban Catholics attending a festival in Canada have sought asylum instead of returning to Cuba. They were part of a larger delegation invited to…
President Bush Blocks Right to Sue Foreign Companies in Cuba - 2002-07-17
President Bush has extended the suspension of the right for American citizens to sue foreign companies in Cuba for another six months. This decision, communicated…
Carter's Visit to Venezuela - 2002-07-07
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits Venezuela to promote dialogue between the government and opposition amid a political crisis. His visit follows an invitation from…
Attempt to Smuggle Cubans - 2002-07-06
The Cuban Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat attempting to smuggle fifteen Cubans to the United States, detaining one crew member while another escaped. This incident…
Cuba Denies Rumors of Intention to Assist Unauthorized Migrants to the U.S.
Cuba has refuted claims that it would assist unauthorized migrants to the U.S. on Independence Day. The Cuban government accuses the Florida Cuban community of…