Claudia Sheinbaum protests Raul Castro indictment for plane shootdown: ‘This happened 30 years ago’
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has criticized the U.S. indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro, arguing that it is unjust to pursue charges for an event that occurred 30 years ago. She expressed concerns about U.S. interference in Latin America and suggested ulterior motives behind the indictment. Sheinbaum's stance is notable as few leaders in the region have publicly opposed the indictment.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum protested the U.S. indictment of Raul Castro over a 30-year-old incident.
- ▪She argued that the timing of the indictment is questionable and reflects U.S. interventionism.
- ▪Sheinbaum is one of the few leaders in Latin America to publicly oppose the indictment.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum protested the U.S. indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over the shootdown of an unarmed civilian aircraft, saying it happened too long ago. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Sheinbaum expressed her displeasure with the Wednesday indictment. Her main gripe appeared to be the timing of the indictment. Recommended Stories Israeli national arrested at Cyprus airport for trying to smuggle four human embryos to Mexico Alberta premier sets date for referendum for province to separate from Canada Russia promises ‘active support’ for Cuba as US presses Castro regime “What sense does it make that at this moment they accuse a person for something that happened 30 years ago?” she said.
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