Cuban ex-President Raul Castro indicted on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals
Raúl Castro, the former President of Cuba, has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals. The indictment relates to the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. This announcement was made by U.S. officials in Miami as part of a broader investigation into the incident.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been indicted for his alleged role in the downing of two planes in 1996.
- ▪The charges against him include conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft, and murder.
- ▪The indictment was unsealed by U.S. officials, including the Acting Attorney General.
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Cuba DOJ indicts Cuban ex-President Raul Castro on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 20, 2026 1:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WATCH LIVE: DOJ expected to announce indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro Acting AG Todd Blanche makes an announcement in Miami in conjunction with a ceremony to honor the victims of the Brothers to the Rescue Murders of 1996. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.
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