Bring on the Havana tribunals — it’s time for Raul Castro to get what he deserves
The article discusses the indictment of Raul Castro for the murder of Americans in 1996, highlighting his role in the shooting down of two planes. It argues for the establishment of a tribunal to hold him and others accountable for their actions during the Castro regime. The author emphasizes the need for justice and historical record regarding the impact of communism in Cuba.
- ▪Raul Castro was indicted on charges of murder related to the shooting down of two planes in 1996.
- ▪The planes were operated by a charity that assisted Cuban escapees, and the attack was ordered by Raul Castro.
- ▪The article calls for a tribunal to address the crimes of the Castro regime and establish a historical record of their actions.
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Opinion Bring on the Havana tribunals — it’s time for Raul Castro to get what he deserves By Mike Gonzalez Published May 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google “Condemn me, I don’t care. History will absolve me.” Google this melodramatic dare, and you’ll read that this is how Fidel Castro ended his self-defense at the 1953 trial for an attack on a police barracks in eastern Cuba, the event that catapulted him to stardom. It is very doubtful, however, that Castro was absolved by his Maker after his death in 2016.
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