Why has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?
The US has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro in connection with a 1996 plane shootdown. This indictment brings renewed attention to a long-standing case amid increasing tensions between the US and Cuba. Analysts suggest that the timing of the indictment is significant given the current political climate.
- ▪Raul Castro has been indicted by the US for his role in a 1996 plane shootdown.
- ▪The case has been dormant for decades but is now being revisited.
- ▪The indictment comes at a time of heightened US pressure on the Cuban government.
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Toggle PlayWhy has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?NewsFeedWhy has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?The indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 plane shootdown revives a decades-old case at a moment of heightened US pressure on Havana. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett explains why the timing matters.Published On 20 May 202620 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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