Luis Posada Carriles, who was not mentioned by name, is currently detained in the United States, but Venezuela has sought his extradition.

BBC: NEWS | Americas | Cut summits, urges Colombia head

On this, Ms Bardach, who is a tenacious reporter, scores some points. (Mas Canosa sued her for libel, but ended up settling with the New Republic.) She interviews Luis Posada Carriles, Mr Castro's most persistent would-be assassin.

ECONOMIST: Cuban-American relations