Trump news at a glance: US indicts Raúl Castro, ratcheting up Cuba tensions
The United States has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro and five others, escalating tensions between the two countries. Castro faces serious charges, including conspiracy to kill US nationals and multiple counts of murder. This indictment comes amid heightened tensions and threats of military action from the Trump administration against the Cuban government.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been indicted on charges including conspiracy to kill US nationals and four counts of murder.
- ▪The indictment is part of the Trump administration's efforts to oust Cuba's communist regime.
- ▪Tensions between the US and Cuba have increased, with Trump hinting at potential military action.
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A Cuban in exile holds up a sign in protest of Cuba’s leaders in Miami on Wednesday. Photograph: Cristóbal Herrera/EPAView image in fullscreenA Cuban in exile holds up a sign in protest of Cuba’s leaders in Miami on Wednesday. Photograph: Cristóbal Herrera/EPATrump administration briefingDonald TrumpExplainerTrump news at a glance: US indicts Raúl Castro, ratcheting up Cuba tensionsFormer president, 94, faces multiple US felony charges, including four counts of murder – key US politics stories from Wednesday 20 MayGuardian staffWed 20 May 2026 21.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe United States issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, and five others on Wednesday in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign to oust…
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