Héctor Alejandro Hernández Morales, a senior Cuban regime official and former bodyguard of Fidel and Raúl Castro, is living in Florida seeking U.S. resident status. He is applying for a green card under the Cuban Adjustment Act. There is concern about his past involvement in repressive forces and lack of public exposure since his arrival in the U.S.
Key Points
Hernández Morales served as a senior Cuban Interior Ministry official and bodyguard to Fidel and Raúl Castro
He is applying for U.S. residency under the Cuban Adjustment Act
There are concerns about his past and lack of public communication since arriving in the U.S.
Pros
Opportunity for Hernández Morales to seek asylum in the U.S.
Potential for him to distance himself from the Cuban regime
Cons
Concerns about Hernández Morales' past involvement in repressive forces
Lack of public exposure and communication from Hernández Morales