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14-04-2025
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Alleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior arrested by ICE agents in Miami
A man has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for being an alleged agent of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior and being in the U.S. illegally. According to a news release from ICE, Daniel Morejon Garcia, a 57-year-old Cuban national, was arrested at his home in Miami and taken into custody by ICE, the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Officials said the investigation centered on fraudulent claims he allegedly made when entering the country. During the investigation, officials said law enforcement agents obtained official Cuban government documents and "credible source information" indicating that Morejon Garcia had failed to disclose his affiliations. Cuban-born Rep Alerts Dhs To Alleged Castro-connected 'Refugees' Living In Us Under Federal Program "Morejon Garcia failed to disclose his membership in the Cuban Communist Party," HSI Miami wrote in a post, showing pictures of Morejon Garcia's arrest on X. Read On The Fox News App Cuban-born Rep To Lobby Trump Admin For Major Actions To 'Starve' Havana Regime: 'The Time Is Now' Morejon Garcia also allegedly omitted being an agent of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior in his immigration applications, according to ICE officials. Additionally, officials said the investigation revealed that Morejon Garcia allegedly served as the President of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region of Cuba and was a member of the Rapid Response Brigades. "These groups, composed of civilians trained and organized by the government, are designed to assist authorities during incidents of social unrest, protests, or disturbances," the statement from ICE read. Cuban Regime's Reported Return To Meddling In Us Elections A 'Badge Of Honor' For Targeted Critics Authorities also believe that Morejon Garcia was activated by the Cuban government during the island-wide protests on July 11, 2021. "In that role, there was evidence of Morejon Garcia assaulting protesters as part of his duties," the statement continued. Morejon Garcia remains in ICE custody as he awaits his removal from the U.S., officials said. ICE urges members of the public who have information about suspected human rights abusers traveling to or entering the U.S. to call their tip line at 866-DHS-2423 (866-347-2434) or complete the online tip form. In March, a congressman who fled from Cuba in the 1960s shared a list with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of people allegedly tied to the communist regime who are circumventing U.S. Cuban refugee laws. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., shared the letter, which included a list of Cubans residing in the U.S. under various humanitarian laws or programs that he and/or pro-Cuban-democracy groups attest are actually tied directly to the communist regime in Havana, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. In the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, Gimenez shared with Noem about the "presence of agents of the murderous Castro regime and the Communist Party of Cuba currently residing in the United States." Gimenez represents the congressional district closest to Cuba in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Original article source: Alleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior arrested by ICE agents in Miami
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14-04-2025
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Alleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior arrested by ICE agents in Miami
A man has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for being an alleged agent of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior and being in the U.S. illegally. According to a news release from ICE, Daniel Morejon Garcia, a 57-year-old Cuban national, was arrested at his home in Miami and taken into custody by ICE, the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Officials said the investigation centered on fraudulent claims he allegedly made when entering the country. During the investigation, officials said law enforcement agents obtained official Cuban government documents and "credible source information" indicating that Morejon Garcia had failed to disclose his affiliations. "Morejon Garcia failed to disclose his membership in the Cuban Communist Party," HSI Miami wrote in a post, showing pictures of Morejon Garcia's arrest on X. Morejon Garcia also allegedly omitted being an agent of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior in his immigration applications, according to ICE officials. Additionally, officials said the investigation revealed that Morejon Garcia allegedly served as the President of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region of Cuba and was a member of the Rapid Response Brigades. "These groups, composed of civilians trained and organized by the government, are designed to assist authorities during incidents of social unrest, protests, or disturbances," the statement from ICE read. Authorities also believe that Morejon Garcia was activated by the Cuban government during the island-wide protests on July 11, 2021. "In that role, there was evidence of Morejon Garcia assaulting protesters as part of his duties," the statement continued. Morejon Garcia remains in ICE custody as he awaits his removal from the U.S., officials said. ICE urges members of the public who have information about suspected human rights abusers traveling to or entering the U.S. to call their tip line at 866-DHS-2423 (866-347-2434) or complete the online tip form. In March, a congressman who fled from Cuba in the 1960s shared a list with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of people allegedly tied to the communist regime who are circumventing U.S. Cuban refugee laws. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., shared the letter, which included a list of Cubans residing in the U.S. under various humanitarian laws or programs that he and/or pro-Cuban-democracy groups attest are actually tied directly to the communist regime in Havana, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. In the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, Gimenez shared with Noem about the "presence of agents of the murderous Castro regime and the Communist Party of Cuba currently residing in the United States." Gimenez represents the congressional district closest to Cuba in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
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20-03-2025
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Cuban-born rep alerts DHS to alleged Castro-connected ‘refugees' living in US under federal program
EXCLUSIVE: A congressman who fled Cuba in the 1960s will send DHS a list of people allegedly tied to the communist regime who are circumventing U.S. Cuban refugee laws. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., will transmit to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a letter including a list of Cubans residing in the U.S. under various humanitarian laws or programs that he and/or pro-Cuban-democracy groups attest are actually tied directly to the communist regime in Havana, Fox News Digital has learned. Gimenez, who also represents the congressional district closest to Cuba – in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties – will tell Noem of the "presence of agents of the murderous Castro regime and the Communist Party of Cuba currently residing in the United States." In the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, Gimenez continues that "it is imperative that the Department of Homeland Security enforce existing U.S. laws to identify, deport, and repatriate these individuals who pose a direct threat to our national security, the integrity of our immigration system, and the safety of Cuban exiles and American citizens alike." Cuba-born Rep Recounts First Emotional Return To Homeland In 64 Years On Congressional Gitmo Trip Gimenez said the Cuban Adjustment Act – a 1966 law written by Rep. Jacob H. Gilbert, D-N.Y., that laid out how to handle the unique situation of Cuban refugees from the then-new Castro regime – and other laws were designed to help those fleeing communism, not assisting in it. Read On The Fox News App The Miamian – who is also the only Cuban-born member of Congress – wrote of people "with direct ties to the Communist Party of Cuba and the repressive state security apparatus" who have "gamed" the U.S. immigration system and are a direct insult to true Cuban exiles seeking personal freedom. Gimenez then included a list of about 100 people personally denounced by nonprofit organizations and human rights watchdog groups, asking Noem's office to "thoroughly vet" the list and start deportation proceedings if their malign credentials check out. Of the names, several are labeled as tied to or members of Brigadas de Accion Rapida – or Rapid Response Brigade. That group is made up of designated citizens who essentially patrol for dissidents of dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel and his regime. Exclusive: Venezuelan Oppo Leader Joins Cuba-born Rep To Laud Trump After Biden's Maduro Oil Deal Canceled Others were listed as affiliated with the Cuban Union of Young Communists, high-ranking officers in the country's military tribunal, Cuban State Department, Cuban Communist Party leadership, police forces, and the equivalent of district attorneys offices. While Miami and surrounding areas continue to see their collective Cuban-American community grow and flourish – particularly along SE 8th Street, the famed Calle Ocho of Little Havana – Gimenez said he wants to work with DHS to identify, vet, detain and deport anyone living as such "despicable fraudsters in our country." "Like so many in our community, I was forced from my native homeland of Cuba shortly after the communist revolution and it is absolutely reprehensible how agents of the murderous Castro regime have gamed our immigration laws to infiltrate our country," Gimenez said. Gimenez said the Trump administration recently caught a Cuban spy in Florida and expects more action against those flagged by Cuban rights groups. DHS declined to publicly share the former intelligence officer's name, but the Miami Herald reported ICE and the FBI arrested him in West Park, Florida – near the Miami Dolphins stadium – for fraudulently obtaining a green card. "I applaud President Trump and his administration for that swift action," Gimenez said. Fox News Digital reached out to DHS for comment on its overall stance toward the Castro/Diaz-Canel regime and calls to democratize article source: Cuban-born rep alerts DHS to alleged Castro-connected 'refugees' living in US under federal program
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20-03-2025
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Cuban-born rep alerts DHS to alleged Castro-connected ‘refugees' living in US under federal program
EXCLUSIVE: A congressman who fled Cuba in the 1960s will send DHS a list of people allegedly tied to the communist regime who are circumventing U.S. Cuban refugee laws. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., will transmit to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a letter including a list of Cubans residing in the U.S. under various humanitarian laws or programs that he and/or pro-Cuban-democracy groups attest are actually tied directly to the communist regime in Havana, Fox News Digital has learned. Gimenez, who also represents the congressional district closest to Cuba – in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties – will tell Noem of the "presence of agents of the murderous Castro regime and the Communist Party of Cuba currently residing in the United States." In the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, Gimenez continues that "it is imperative that the Department of Homeland Security enforce existing U.S. laws to identify, deport, and repatriate these individuals who pose a direct threat to our national security, the integrity of our immigration system, and the safety of Cuban exiles and American citizens alike." Gimenez said the Cuban Adjustment Act – a 1966 law written by Rep. Jacob H. Gilbert, D-N.Y., that laid out how to handle the unique situation of Cuban refugees from the then-new Castro regime – and other laws were designed to help those fleeing communism, not assisting in it. The Miamian – who is also the only Cuban-born member of Congress – wrote of people "with direct ties to the Communist Party of Cuba and the repressive state security apparatus" who have "gamed" the U.S. immigration system and are a direct insult to true Cuban exiles seeking personal freedom. Gimenez then included a list of about 100 people personally denounced by nonprofit organizations and human rights watchdog groups, asking Noem's office to "thoroughly vet" the list and start deportation proceedings if their malign credentials check out. Of the names, several are labeled as tied to or members of Brigadas de Accion Rapida – or Rapid Response Brigade. That group is made up of designated citizens who essentially patrol for dissidents of dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel and his regime. Others were listed as affiliated with the Cuban Union of Young Communists, high-ranking officers in the country's military tribunal, Cuban State Department, Cuban Communist Party leadership, police forces, and the equivalent of district attorneys offices. While Miami and surrounding areas continue to see their collective Cuban-American community grow and flourish – particularly along SE 8th Street, the famed Calle Ocho of Little Havana – Gimenez said he wants to work with DHS to identify, vet, detain and deport anyone living as such "despicable fraudsters in our country." "Like so many in our community, I was forced from my native homeland of Cuba shortly after the communist revolution and it is absolutely reprehensible how agents of the murderous Castro regime have gamed our immigration laws to infiltrate our country," Gimenez said. Gimenez said the Trump administration recently caught a Cuban spy in Florida and expects more action against those flagged by Cuban rights groups. DHS declined to publicly share the former intelligence officer's name, but the Miami Herald reported ICE and the FBI arrested him in West Park, Florida – near the Miami Dolphins stadium – for fraudulently obtaining a green card. "I applaud President Trump and his administration for that swift action," Gimenez said. Fox News Digital reached out to DHS for comment on its overall stance toward the Castro/Diaz-Canel regime and calls to democratize Cuba.
