Today's VOA news:
The Cuban government has confirmed the arrest of Luis Hernando Bustemante, an alleged leader of Colombia's largest drug cartel.
In a statement Saturday, Cuba's foreign ministry said Mr. Bustemante was arrested on July 2 at Havana's Jose Marti International Airport as he was trying to enter the country on a false passport.
Mr. Bustemante's arrest was first reported Friday by Colombia's police chief, General Jorge Daniel Castro.
The police chief said Cuba and Colombia are negotiating the extradition of Mr. Bustemante, who is also wanted in the United States.
Wonder if this will make any difference in the often strained relations between the two countries?
Posted by Walter at July 11, 2004 05:02 PM