US announces murder charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro – video
The US has announced murder charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro. The indictment is linked to his alleged involvement in the downing of two planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. This move is viewed as part of a broader pressure campaign by Washington against the Cuban government.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been indicted by the US for murder charges.
- ▪The charges relate to the downing of two small planes in the 1990s.
- ▪Castro was Cuba's defense minister at the time of the incident.
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0:42Raúl CastroUS announces murder charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro – videoActing US attorney general Todd Blanche announced the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday, in what is seen as an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the island's government. The indictment was related to Castro’s alleged role in the downing of two small planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Castro, now 94, was Cuba’s defence minister at the time. US politics live Source: ReutersWed 20 May 2026 17.05 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsRaúl CastroTrump administrationCubaUS politicsDonald Trump
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