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ICE Detains GAESA Executive’s Sister Over U.S. Threat

5/22/2026

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Ms. Adys Lastres Morera, GAESA’s executive president’s sister, was detained after entering the United States in 2023.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 21 that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding Morera, confirming she remains in custody.
The U.S. statement said her presence threatens American interests, noting that GAESA (Grupo de Administracion Empresarial) runs businesses that claim discretion to confront the U.S. trade and financial blockade.

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Story summary

Ms. Adys Lastres Morera, GAESA’s executive president’s sister, was detained after entering the United States in 2023.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 21 that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding Morera, confirming she remains in custody.
The U.S. statement said her presence threatens American interests, noting that GAESA (Grupo de Administracion Empresarial) runs businesses that claim discretion to confront the U.S. trade and financial blockade.