Raúl Castro
former First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba
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politics May 15, 2026, 5:17 PM
Justice Department seeks indictment of Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown - The Justice Department is reportedly preparing to indict Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue, which left four Cuban Americans dead.
- The case has drawn increased attention as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to intensify pressure on Cuba's government amid ongoing social unrest on the island.
- The potential indictment highlights the complex and strained relationship between the United States and Cuba, raising questions about the implications for future U.S. foreign policy.
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