Federal Prosecutors Unseal Indictment Charging Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors in Florida unsealed an indictment charging former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. Officials presented the charges at a press conference in Miami.
foxnews.comFederal prosecutors in Florida on Wednesday unsealed an indictment charging former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others in connection with the Cuban military's downing of two planes 30 years ago. Officials unveiled the charges at a press conference in Miami.
A Cuban American told CBS News’ Cristian Benavides that the current president and secretary of state are fighting on behalf of the Cuban people.
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