Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep.
Cuban despot Raul Castro has been indicted by the Justice Department for his involvement in the downing of humanitarian planes in the 1990s. This indictment has raised concerns within the Cuban regime, as officials fear the implications of such legal actions. Congressman Carlos Gimenez believes this could bring justice to the families affected by the tragedy and indicates a potential shift in U.S. policy towards Cuba.
- ▪Raul Castro's indictment is linked to the 1996 downing of two humanitarian aircraft.
- ▪Carlos Gimenez stated that Castro still holds significant power in Cuba despite no longer being the formal leader.
- ▪The indictment may serve as a warning to other despots and could lead to increased pressure on the Cuban regime.
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Cuba Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep. Feds also detained the head of GAESA, Cuba's military-led entity that controls 70% of the island's economy By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 23, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Cuban-born rep: Castro ‘won’t sleep very well’ with latest Trump move, current despot a ‘figurehead’ Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., talked to Fox News Digital about the Justice Department’s indictment of Cuban despot Raul Castro in connection with the downing of a humanitarian plane in the Strait of Florida in the 1990s.
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