How Brothers to the Rescue, an exile group that helped thousands flee Cuba, led to Raúl Castro’s indictment
Brothers to the Rescue, a Cuban exile group, played a significant role in rescuing individuals fleeing Cuba during the 1990s. Their efforts have now culminated in the federal indictment of Raúl Castro for murder and conspiracy related to the shooting down of their planes in 1996. This indictment reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, particularly regarding actions taken against American citizens.
- ▪Brothers to the Rescue was founded by Cuban-American dissident José Basulto to assist those escaping Fidel Castro's regime.
- ▪In 1996, two of their planes were shot down by a Cuban fighter jet, resulting in the deaths of four members.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been indicted for murder and conspiring to kill U.S. nationals in connection with the incident.
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US News How Brothers to the Rescue, an exile group that helped thousands flee Cuba, led to Raúl Castro’s indictment By Chris Nesi Published May 20, 2026, 4:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Florida-based group of Cuban exiles that rescued people fleeing the repressive rule of Fidel Castro’s communist regime in the 1990s sowed seeds that led to the federal indictment of his brother, Raúl, more than three decades later. Brothers to the Rescue, an organization founded by Cuban-American dissident José Basulto, organized search-and-rescue flights looking for makeshift rafts between Florida and Cuba belonging to those attempting to escape the island, a daring endeavor that helped thousands make it to the US.
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