Location: The Heritage Foundation's Lehrman Auditorium
On February 24, 1996, Cuban MIGS shot down two unarmed, civilian
aircraft of the Brothers-to-the-Rescue organization in
international airspace. Cuba's callous disregard for human life
resulted in the murder of four individuals and outraged all
Americans. The shoot down triggered strong international protests
and eventually resulted in a further tightening of restrictions on
trade and travel with Cuba. SHOOT DOWN offers a
meticulous documentary reconstruction of events and their impact on
relations between Havana and Washington. It recalls in detail and
with dispassion a tragic milestone in the 50-year struggle between
the parties of democracy and the parties of revolution.
As Cuba transitions from the control of an ailing Fidel Castro
to the leadership of his 76-year-old brother Raúl, and as
the Cuban military moves center-stage in this process, it is
important to recall the nature of the Cuban regime and the dark
acts for which its leaders will be held accountable in the court of
history.
More About the Speakers
Cristina Khuly
Producer,
Rogues Harbor Studio
Daniel P. Erikson
Senior Associate,
Inter-American Dialogue
Bisa Williams
Director,
Office of Cuban Affairs,
U.S. Department of State
Hosted By
Ray Walser, Ph.D.
Senior Policy Analyst
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