Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced by U.S. officials in Miami today, sources say
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro related to the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue.
- Raúl Castro, 94, is being indicted for his alleged role in the deadly incident that targeted the group’s aircraft.
- The announcement is scheduled to take place at Miami's Freedom Tower during a ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of the shootdown.
- Jose Basulto, founder of Brothers to the Rescue, expressed hope that the indictment would be announced, emphasizing the need for accountability.