TWO PLANES flown by Brothers to the Rescue, a rightist US based Cuban exile group, were shot down recently by the Cuban air force.
The Cuban and US governments dispute the details, but at least one plane ciary invaoco Cuban airspace in a deliberate provocation. The Cuban government claims proof"-Including personal items of the four crew members killed-that both planes fell in Cuban water.
The invasion follows eight violations of Cuban airspace since May 1994. On July 13 1995 and twice in January 1996 Brothers to the Rescue flew over Havana, dropping leaflets. The July incursion was backed by cleven boats in Cuban waters.
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The Libertad or Helms-Burton Bill strengthens the embargo against Cuba. making companies in any country which does business with Cuba Habic to legal action by Cuban Americans who claim land rights in Cuba.
Washington has also gone on the offensive in the United Nations, calling on the Security Council to condemn the Cuban government's "unlawful use of force". All fifteen members agreed to a statement "strongly deploring" the incident and calling for an investiga-