Trump administration indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The Trump administration has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. This indictment represents a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Cuba. The charges include conspiracy to kill US nationals and murder, stemming from an incident that resulted in the deaths of four individuals.
- ▪Raul Castro has been indicted for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of civilian aircraft.
- ▪The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to kill US nationals and murder.
- ▪The incident deepened the already strained relations between the US and Cuba.
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BREAKINGBREAKING, News|ConflictTrump administration indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdownThe indictment marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between Washington and Havana.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoFormer President Raul Castro is considered a key figure in Cuba's communist leadership [Norlys Perez/Reuters]By Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026United States federal prosecutors have indicted Cuba’s former President Raul Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.The indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between…
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