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crime22 days ago•2 min saved

Minnesota arrests ICE agent linked to shooting during Metro Surge

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minnesota on state charges related to a Jan. 14 shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis that occurred during Operation Metro Surge; prosecutors say Castro fired through a front door, injuring Sosa-Celis as six people, including children, were inside, and he faces felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime. Castro had intended to surrender but was arrested before arriving; he previously spent months in Texas awaiting extradition amid a dispute with Gov. Abbott over the request. He was also federally indicted on six counts of making false statements, the first DOJ prosecution of a federal officer connected to Metro Surge, and DHS has suspended him pending the case. He was due in state court and then federal court in mid-September.

via usatoday.com|

#castro #crime #ice

community3 months ago•38 min saved

SF Pride ends a weekend of protest with a jubilant, city-wide exhale

Mission Local wraps its live Pride coverage as San Francisco moves from a protest-heavy weekend on Market Street to celebratory events in the Mission and Castro, including the Dyke March and the main Pride parade, ending with reflections on the city’s loud, proud exhale and a call to hydrate and enjoy the community.

via Mission Local|

#castro #community #mission-district

crime4 months ago•15 min saved

Texas arrest ends hunt for ICE officer tied to Minneapolis crackdown shooting

An ICE officer, Christian Castro, wanted in connection with a January 14, 2026 shooting during a Minneapolis immigration crackdown, was arrested in Texas, and Hennepin County prosecutors announced charges against him in May 2026.

via AP News|

#arrest #castro #crime

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's Cuba gambit stirs whispers of a Castro-led shift

President Trump escalates threats to seize Cuba amid a deepening energy crisis and a nationwide blackout tied to a fuel shortage under Miguel Díaz-Canel. While he hints at taking the island, analysts say wholesale regime change is unlikely and a behind-the-scenes leadership reshuffle—potentially involving Castro family members like Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro or Alejandro Castro Espín—could be the more probable path. The piece notes secret talks and the broader context of U.S. fuel restrictions, which have worsened Cuba's crisis and sparked demonstrations, with observers stressing the shift in geopolitics around any potential leadership transition.

via Axios|

#castro #cuba #diaz-canel

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Disappearance of the Castro Podcast App and Website"

The popular iOS podcast app Castro has been down since Friday, with its website also no longer accessible, despite previous denials of shutdown rumors. Users have reported being unable to download new episodes or access the website, and recent reviews on the App Store confirm the issues. The app has been experiencing difficulties since November, with rumors of an imminent shutdown circulating. The parent company, Tiny, has not responded to inquiries about the situation. This comes amid industry upheaval, with Stitcher shutting down last year and Spotify making cuts to its podcast operations.

via The Verge|

#castro #ios #podcasts