US arrests sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief
The United States has arrested Adys Lastres Morera, sister of the head of a Cuban military conglomerate. She is currently in custody pending removal proceedings due to concerns about her presence undermining U.S. foreign policy. Morera entered the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident in 2023.
- ▪Adys Lastres Morera is the sister of the executive president of GAESA, a military-run business conglomerate in Cuba.
- ▪She is in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pending removal proceedings.
- ▪U.S. officials claim her presence poses a threat to American foreign policy interests.
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US arrests sister of Cuban military conglomerate chiefSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 22, 2026, 08:24 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 08:24 AMMay 21 - The United States arrested Adys Lastres Morera, the sister of the executive president of GAESA, a sprawling conglomerate of military-run businesses, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.Morera, who entered the United States as a lawful permanent resident in 2023, is now in the custody of U.S.
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