DOJ indicts Cuban ex-President Raul Castro on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of two planes belonging to the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The charges include conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft. The indictment was announced by U.S. officials in Miami.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes.
- ▪The charges against him include conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and murder.
- ▪The indictment was unsealed during a ceremony honoring the victims of the incident.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
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.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Fox News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Fox News
