Child Recovered After Five Months Involving Agency Rescue
After a five month separation a boy was reunited with his father as agents used pepper spray to deter a crowd and eight others entered the home to seize the child. Within minutes a female Spanish speaking agent escorted him to a van, then a helicopter transported him to Homestead Air Force Base via Watson Island.
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Global Reactions Grow To Elian Gonzalez Custody Battle
The Elian Gonzalez case draws worldwide attention as images of a federal raid and the terrified boy spark reactions from diverse observers. Voices span South Africa to Brazil, with comments on US policy, media impact, and calls for an end to the protracted dispute.
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Elian Gonzalez relative laments raid amid protest in Miami
Marisleysis Gonzalez, Elian’s cousin and surrogate mother figure, shouted against the government action during a protest in Little Havana. She described the raid as violent, recounted agents’ use of pepper gas, and tearfully recalled Elian’s removal and her family’s suffering.
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