Read: DOJ’s indictment of Raúl Castro
The US Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 shooting down of two planes, resulting in the deaths of four men. The indictment was announced by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and coincides with Cuba's Independence Day. The move is seen as a significant development in US-Cuba relations, particularly given President Trump's previous threats to invade the island.
- ▪Raúl Castro, the former President of Cuba, has been indicted by the US Department of Justice on murder charges.
- ▪The charges relate to the 1996 shooting down of two planes by the Cuban military, resulting in the deaths of four men.
- ▪The indictment was announced by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and coincides with Cuba's Independence Day.
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- ▪ ‘Justice Has No Expiration Date’: Raúl Castro Faces US Indictments — Daily Signal
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National Security Read: DOJ’s indictment of Raúl Castro Comments: by The Hill Staff - 05/20/26 2:02 PM ET Comments: Link copied by The Hill Staff - 05/20/26 2:02 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The Justice Department indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on murder charges Wednesday, a move that coincides with Cuba’s Independence Day and a threat from President Trump that he could invade the island. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche joined prosecutors in South Florida to announce the indictment “in conjunction with a ceremony to honor the victims of the Brothers to the Rescue.” Four men were killed in 1996 when their planes, searching for those potentially seeking to leave the island and reach Florida’s shores, were shot down by the Cuban military, which was led by Castro…
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