Elian Gonzalez’s grandmothers flew to Miami after initially resisting the trip, but after five hours left without seeing the boy. Anti-Castro relatives, demanding that the women come to their home, refused to bring Elian to the airport. Meanwhile, Senate Leader Trent Lott joined in introducing a bill to make Elian Gonzalez a U.S. citizen.
Grandmothers of Elian Gonzalez Fly to Miami
HeadlineJan 25, 2000