US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime
The United States has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on multiple charges, including conspiracy to kill US nationals. This indictment is part of a broader effort to pressure the Cuban regime amid rising tensions between the two countries. Castro, now 94, is accused of ordering the shooting down of planes belonging to a humanitarian group in 1996, resulting in the deaths of four men.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals and four counts of murder.
- ▪The indictment relates to a 1996 incident where Cuban military forces shot down planes belonging to the Brothers to the Rescue group.
- ▪The announcement of the indictment took place at Miami’s Freedom Tower, a historic site for Cuban refugees.
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Raúl Castro looks takes part in an event celebrating the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the revolution in Santiago, Cuba, on 1 January 2024. Photograph: Ismael Francisco/APView image in fullscreenRaúl Castro looks takes part in an event celebrating the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the revolution in Santiago, Cuba, on 1 January 2024. Photograph: Ismael Francisco/APRaúl CastroUS indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regimeCharges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996Richard Luscombe in MiamiWed 20 May 2026 13.08 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 13.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe United States has issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, on Wednesday,…
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