Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva
Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva, aged 44, is a Venezuelan military pilot who was recently identified by former U.S. government official Marshall S. Billingslea as one of the pilots involved in an incident where Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew dangerously close to a U.S. Navy destroyer in international waters. This event has raised tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
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Venezuela:
Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva is identified as one of the pilots of Venezuelan F-16s involved in a provocative maneuver.
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Panama:
Pilots Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva and Alfredo Tanzella Rangel followed orders in what is known as a 'false flag' operation.
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Venezuela:
Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva was identified as one of the pilots who allegedly threatened the U.S. destroyer.
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