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, escalating pressure on Cuba's communist government. The charges are linked to a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot down planes operated by Cuban exiles. Cuba has not officially responded to the potential indictment, although officials have expressed defiance against U.S. actions.
- ▪The charges against Raul Castro are expected to be based on a 1996 incident involving the shootdown of planes by Cuban jets.
- ▪The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuba, contributing to its economic struggles and power outages.
- ▪Cuban officials have publicly stated their commitment to sovereignty despite U.S. threats and sanctions.
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Politics US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba’s Raul Castro By Reuters Published May 20, 2026, 2:56 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google 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 US Justice Department official told Reuters last week on the condition of anonymity. The Miami US Attorney’s office is planning to host an event starting at 1 p.m.
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