The Venezuelan government expressed "indignation" at "an act of theatre" designed to "protect the terrorist Luis Posada Carriles".

BBC: Cuba anger at US Posada Carriles verdict

Cuba and Venezuela have accused the White House of manipulating the legal system in the case involving Luis Posada Carriles.

NPR: Posada Charges Dropped, Venezuela Fumes

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