Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings
Federal authorities in the United States have indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots for their involvement in the 1996 downing of civilian planes. The charges allege that they conspired to intimidate and retaliate against the Cuban exile community by shooting down aircraft operated by the Brothers to the Rescue group. This indictment is part of a broader pressure campaign by the Trump administration against Cuba's socialist government.
- ▪Raúl Castro and five Cuban pilots have been charged in connection with the 1996 downing of civilian planes.
- ▪The indictment claims they conspired to terrorize the Cuban exile community.
- ▪The pilots are accused of shooting down two planes, resulting in the deaths of four Americans.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIndictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downingsFederal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exilesByREGINA GARCIA CANO Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 2:32 PM0:56FILE - A Brothers to the Rescue plane flies over The Democracy Movement flotilla at the twelve-mile limit north of Havana, Cuba, July 10, 1999.
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