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U.S. Justice Department to Indict Former Cuban President in Miami
The U.S. Justice Department plans to file charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in Miami. The indictment relates to a 1996 incident involving civilian aircraft.
May 19, 7:43 PM·1m read1 source
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The U.S. The 94-year-old served as Cuba's president from 2008 to 2018 and is the younger brother of Fidel. The indictment is tied to the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue civilian planes that killed four Miami-based Cuban exiles.
Background on the Case Acting AG Todd Blanche, FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia, Sen. Ashley Moody, and Florida AG James Uthmeier are expected to attend the press conference. CIA Director Ratcliffe met with Cuban Interior Ministry officials in Havana last week to deliver a message about serious engagement only if Cuba makes fundamental changes.
The announcement comes one day after sweeping new sanctions hit 11 Cuban regime elites and 3 government agencies.
Axios reported Cuba acquired 300 or more military drones capable of striking Guantanamo, U.S. Navy ships, or Florida. Sanctions are stacking and the surviving Castro is being indicted on U.S. soil 30 years after the shootdown.
