Cuba’s ex-president Raúl Castro is indicted in U.S., senior official says
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in the United States, escalating tensions between Washington and Havana. This indictment aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to push for regime change in Cuba, where the Castro family has held power since 1959. The U.S. has intensified its sanctions against Cuba, exacerbating the island's ongoing crisis.
- ▪Raúl Castro was indicted as part of a pressure campaign against Cuba's communist government.
- ▪The indictment reflects the Trump administration's strategy of using criminal prosecution against political adversaries.
- ▪Cuba's Foreign Minister has publicly defied U.S. threats, asserting the country's commitment to sovereignty.
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Open this photo in gallery:Cuba's former president Raúl Castro stepped down from the presidency in 2018 but remains a powerful figure in Cuban politics.Alexandre Meneghini/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFormer Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, in a move that marks an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government.The indictment comes as U.S.
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