Why has the US indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro?
The Conversation · 21 May 2026

Why has the US indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro?

After a week of speculation, the US Department of Justice has officially indicted Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old ex-president of Cuba. The charges relate to a 1996 incident in which the Cuban military allegedly shot down two unarmed civilian planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue. The news comes am


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The US has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his alleged involvement in the 1996 shooting down of civilian planes. This legal action raises questions about US-Cuba relations and the implications for international diplomacy.


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