Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
The U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce criminal charges against Raúl Castro in Miami today. The indictment relates to the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. Castro, who stepped down as the leader of Cuba's Communist Party in 2021, remains a significant figure in Cuban politics.
- ▪Raúl Castro is facing indictment related to the 1996 shootdown of planes by Cuba.
- ▪The announcement is set to take place at Miami's Freedom Tower during a ceremony honoring the victims.
- ▪Jose Basulto, founder of Brothers to the Rescue, expressed hope for Castro's indictment, stating it's time for accountability.
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- ▪ Raul Castro’s Indictment and Cuba’s Future — Daily Signal
- ▪ Raúl Castro is expected to be indicted by U.S. on Wednesday, sources say — NBC News — Top
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Politics Raul Castro indictment expected to be announced by U.S. officials in Miami today, sources say By Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, Cristian Benavides, Cristian Benavides Correspondent, CBS Newspath Cristian Benavides is a CBS News correspondent based in Miami. Read Full Bio Cristian Benavides, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N.
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