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Elian Gonzalez was a 5 year old boy. His mom and his step dad were going to take the family to the US from Cuba. They were trying to escape from Fidel Castro. He was the ruler of Cuba at the time. Fidel Castro didn't want Cubans escaping. His birth dad was staying at Cuba. On the way to US, his mom and step dad died from drowning. Elian was 5 and he survived all the way to the US, holding onto a log. The coast guards had found him. He was like a celebrity. Fidel Castro and Elian's step dad back in cuba finally made him come back though.
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Elian Gonzalez was a Cuban boy who became the focus of an international custody battle in 2000. After his mother died during their attempt to reach the United States by boat, Elian was rescued and taken to Miami, where relatives wanted to keep him. The custody dispute sparked a political controversy between the US and Cuba, ultimately resulting in Elian being returned to his father in Cuba.
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How are elian gonzalez and Micheal arroyo alike?
Michael Arroyo and Elian Gonzalez are alike in many ways. Both Michael and Elian immigrated illegally to the United States. Both Elian and Michael lost there mother tragically.
What was elian gonzalez aunt's name?
Marisleysis
How old was elian gonzalez when he came to America?
Elian Gonzalez was 5 years old when he came to America. He didn't come to America, his boat sunk and he was found by a fisherman at the shore.
Does elian gonzalez like baseball?
yes he does like baseball
In 2000 Cuban child refugee elian gonzalez who made the decisions?
his father
What was Elian Gonzalez clinging to he was rescued off the coast of Florida in 1999?
Inner Tube
What year was Elian Gonzalez found and how old was he?
Found Nov 1999 and he was 5 yrs old
From November 1999 -june 2000 cuba and the us fought for custody of what boy?
Elian Gonzalez
What are the ratings and certificates for A Family in Crisis The Elian Gonzales Story - 2000 TV?
A Family in Crisis The Elian Gonzales Story - 2000 TV is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG
What are the release dates for A Family in Crisis The Elian Gonzales Story - 2000 TV?
A Family in Crisis The Elian Gonzales Story - 2000 TV was released on: USA: 17 September 2000 Sweden: 3 June 2007
Alan diaz and why is he noteworthy?
Alan Diaz is a professional photographer who won a Pulitzer Prize for his infamous caption of the custodial dispute of Elian Gonzalez in 1999.
How tall is Michael Elian?
Michael Elian is 6' 1".
