CUBA LIBRE? Congress Divided Over Raul Castro Charges
Congress is divided over the recent charges against Raul Castro, the former leader of Cuba, related to the downing of American planes in 1996. While some lawmakers celebrate the indictment as a step towards regime change, others caution against further entanglement in foreign conflicts. The situation reflects broader tensions regarding U.S. foreign policy in Latin America and the ongoing blockade of Cuba.
- ▪Raul Castro has been indicted by a Florida grand jury for his role in the fatal downing of two American planes in 1996.
- ▪The charges have sparked a divide in Congress, with some Republicans advocating for regime change in Cuba.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that there is a warrant for Castro's arrest and expects him to face justice.
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Home – Political News – CUBA LIBRE? Congress Divided Over Raul Castro Charges news CUBA LIBRE? Congress Divided Over Raul Castro Charges George Caldwell • May 20, 2026 Print Raul Castro. (Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty Images) After the Department of Justice unveiled charges against Raul Castro, the former socialist leader of Cuba, Congress is divided between those eager to see the regime forcefully toppled and those who think America has its hands full with Iran. On Tuesday, it was revealed that a Florida grand jury has indicted Castro and five others in connection with the fatal downing of two American planes in 1996 that resulted in the deaths of three Americans delivering aid to Cuba. The charges come amid a U.S. blockade of shipments to the island.
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