US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba's Raul Castro
The Trump administration is set to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro, intensifying pressure on Cuba's communist government. The charges are linked to a 1996 incident involving the downing of planes operated by Cuban exiles. Cuba has not officially responded to the impending indictment, but officials have expressed defiance against U.S. actions.
- ▪The charges against Raul Castro are expected to stem from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot down planes operated by Cuban exiles.
- ▪The U.S. has imposed sanctions and a blockade on Cuba, affecting its economy and power supply.
- ▪Cuban officials have stated that any U.S. military action would lead to severe consequences for the island.
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US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba's Raul CastroSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Cuba's former President Raul Castro watches a May Day rally in Havana, Cuba May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File PhotoPublished May 20, 2026, 02:09 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 02:09 PMMay 20 - The Trump administration is expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro on Wednesday, in a move that would mark a step-up in Washington's pressure campaign against the Caribbean island's communist government.The charges against Castro, 94, are expected to be based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down planes operated by a group of Cuban exiles, a U.S.
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