A luxury private jet associated with the Castro family lingered for 13 days in Monterrey, Mexico, without any official explanation. This information, tracked by Flightradar24 and reported by the specialized account @FlconEYES, highlights the use of aircraft and ships by Latin American political elites.
This aircraft, bearing the registration T7-77PR, is a high-end Falcon jet previously linked to those in the inner circles of the Castro regime and business conglomerates managed by GAESA (Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A.), the economic arm of the Cuban Armed Forces.
Flight records indicate the journey included stops in Playa Baracoa (Cuba), Panama, Cozumel, Monterrey, and finally Havana. Notably, FlconEYES pointed out the unusual duration of the stopover in Monterrey from December 9 to 23, which could suggest asset movements or interactions with various parties, although no public evidence supports these claims.
“The jet T7-77PR, utilized by the Castro family oligarchs, followed a proactive route possibly tied to the capture of dictator Maduro. After spending 13 days in Monterrey, it returned to Havana, maintaining a very low profile,” speculated the analyst account on X.
Thus far, the Cuban government has not provided any details regarding the purpose of the trip or the identity of the jet's passengers. However, the timing coincides with a period of heightened diplomatic and military activity in the region.
Monterrey as a Strategic Stopover
Mexican diplomatic sources, quoted by local media, have pointed out that Monterrey has become a frequent transit point for private aircraft coming from Cuba, Venezuela, and Panama, particularly those linked to GAESA or Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro (“El Cangrejo”), Raúl Castro's grandson and a colonel in the Ministry of the Interior.
A report by Armando.Info published months earlier had already exposed an "air bridge" between Havana, Caracas, and Panama, operated by private planes tied to businesspeople close to Nicolás Maduro and members of the Castro family.
The case of jet T7-77PR seems to follow this pattern, reinforcing the theory of an aerial and financial network between these regimes, functioning outside formal diplomatic channels.
Speculations and Silence
"These are not simple executive flights," a source cited by investigative media insisted, "but rather trips connected to capital movements, asset transfers, and political coordination between Caracas, Havana, and Panama."
As curiosity about the enigmatic flight grows, the silence from Cuban and Mexican authorities only fuels further speculation.
Questions Surrounding the Castro-Linked Jet
Why did the Castro-associated jet stay in Monterrey for so long?
The prolonged stay of the jet in Monterrey has not been officially explained, but it has led to speculation regarding potential asset movements or meetings with key figures.
What is the significance of Monterrey in this context?
Monterrey has become a common transit hub for private planes from Cuba, Venezuela, and Panama, particularly those tied to economic and political interests related to the Castro family and GAESA.
What is the connection between GAESA and the Castro family?
GAESA is the economic branch of the Cuban Armed Forces and has strong ties to the Castro family, being a significant player in managing business conglomerates under the regime's control.