US charges Cuban ex-leader over 1996 plane attacks
9News - Australia · 20 May 2026

US charges Cuban ex-leader over 1996 plane attacks

US federal prosecutors overnight announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.The indictment was related to Castro's alleged role in


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The US has charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of civilian planes, intensifying pressure on Cuba's socialist regime. This move reflects ongoing tensions between the US and Cuba, particularly under the Trump administration.


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