Former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted in U.S. on murder, conspiracy charges
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, which resulted in the deaths of four people, including three Americans.
- The charges allege that Cuban military forces acted under Castro's orders in the deadly incident.
- The indictment is largely seen as symbolic and comes amid increased pressure on Cuba by the Trump administration.
- The case highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Cuba related to past acts of violence and political accountability.