Escapee from Castros Cuba, e.g Crossword Clue

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The clue "Escapee from Castro's Cuba, e.g." leads to the answer "DEFECTOR." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Cuba and Castro: Fidel Castro ruled Cuba for decades, and during his regime, there were strict controls on freedom and movement.
2. Escapee: Someone escaping from a country signifies a departure from their homeland due to political, social, or personal reasons.
3. DEFECTOR: A DEFECTOR is an individual who leaves their country, political party, or other group to join an opposing side. In this context, a DEFECTOR from Castro's Cuba would be someone who left the Cuban regime for reasons like political dissent or seeking freedom elsewhere.

By connecting the oppressive regime of Castro's Cuba with the act of leaving and joining an opposing side, the answer "DEFECTOR" aptly fits the clue provided in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "DEFECTOR"

a person who has abandoned their country or cause in favour of an opposing one

Example :

staff interviewed escapees and defectors to the West

 The Crossword clue "Escapee from Castros Cuba, e.g" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	16 January 2018	DEFECTOR