US indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane downing
The US has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. This indictment is seen as a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Cuba. The announcement comes amid heightened pressure from the Trump administration on the Cuban government.
- ▪US federal prosecutors have indicted Raul Castro over the 1996 plane downing incident.
- ▪The planes were operated by a Miami-based exile group.
- ▪This move is expected to increase tensions between Washington and Havana.
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Toggle PlayUS indicts Cuba's Raul Castro over 1996 plane downingNewsFeedUS indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane downingThere was applause as US federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by a Miami-based exile group. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Havana amid Trump’s intensified pressure on the island.Published On 20 May 202620 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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