inner circle

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In recent weeks, U.S. officials have been holding discussions with Cuban officials, including figures in Raúl Castro’s inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It granted us a level of access to his inner circle and his sister, Elizabeth, who provided us with his personal journals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Rodriguez, a former member of Maduro's inner circle who is now championing liberal reforms, hailed the law as "a vehicle for building future prosperity."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Elkholy told the BBC he had not been part of Epstein's inner circle.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And we made it abundantly clear that if any of us squealed to members outside of our inner circle, it would be a friendship ender.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi