What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in the U.S. for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The indictment includes charges of murder and conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, stemming from an incident that resulted in the deaths of four individuals. The U.S. government is pursuing Castro despite uncertainties about his potential extradition or appearance in court.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been charged with murder and other crimes related to the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.
- ▪The planes were operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, which was advocating for democracy in Cuba.
- ▪The indictment alleges that Castro authorized the use of deadly force against the group's planes, resulting in the deaths of four U.S. nationals.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onWhat to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl CastroFormer Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean islandByDAVE COLLINS Associated Press and GENE JOHNSON Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 6:14 PM1:43FILE - Former Cuban President Raul Castro looks at the Cuban flag during his speech at the event celebrating the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the revolution in Santiago, Cuba, Jan. 1, 2024.
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