Could the U.S. Indict Cuban Ex-President Raúl Castro?
The Trump Administration is set to announce formal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, coinciding with Cuba's Independence Day. The indictment follows a grand jury's findings related to the 1996 downing of planes operated by a humanitarian group. This move is part of a broader U.S. strategy to exert pressure on Cuba's government amid ongoing tensions.
- ▪Raúl Castro is expected to be indicted as part of U.S. efforts to pressure Cuba.
- ▪The charges are reportedly linked to the 1996 downing of planes by Cuban air defense forces.
- ▪The announcement will take place during a memorial ceremony in Miami, attended by various officials.
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The Trump Administration is expected to announce formal charges against Cuba’s former President, Raúl Castro, on Wednesday in an apparent escalation of pressure on Cuba’s government. Castro’s federal indictment will reportedly be revealed alongside a memorial ceremony at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami that coincides with Cuba’s Independence Day. Unnamed sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News that a grand jury returned an indictment on Castro after it heard evidence against him.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to attend the event, along with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia, Sen. Ashley Moody, (R, Fla.), and other officials.The plan to indict Castro, first reported by CBS News last week, comes as U.S.
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