US Government openly schemes to indict Raúl Castro as prelude to invading Cuba
The U.S. government is considering indicting former Cuban President Raúl Castro, which may signal a potential military operation in Cuba. Legal experts express concerns about the legality of such actions, drawing parallels to recent military interventions in Venezuela. The indictment could serve as a pretext for regime change, as President Trump has been vocal about his intentions regarding Cuba.
- ▪The U.S. is moving to indict Raúl Castro, which could lead to military action in Cuba.
- ▪Legal experts question the legality of the indictment and potential military operations.
- ▪The indictment relates to a 1996 incident where Castro allegedly ordered the shooting down of humanitarian planes.
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POLITICSDonald TrumpAdd TopicIndicting Raúl Castro could set up US military action in CubaU.S. moves to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro could be the prelude to invading Cuba or another pressure tactic. Aysha BagchiUSA TODAYMay 16, 2026, 3:01 a.m. ETHear this storyThe federal government's moves to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro will ramp up pressure for regime change in Cuba and could be a prelude to a U.S. military operation, just as the Trump administration sent troops into Venezuela in January to capture indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.But some legal experts say that while an indictment could signal the Trump administration plans to take Castro by force, it would be legally questionable, just as the Venezuela operation was.
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