U.S. Prepares to Indict Raúl Castro Over 1996 Shootdown
The move would escalate pressure on Cuba and follows a review of charges tied to the shootdown that killed four people, officials said.
- The United States plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, a U.S. Department of Justice official said late on Thursday.
- The potential indictment of the 94-year-old former president of Cuba and brother of Fidel is expected to focus on the downing of aircraft.
- The charges are said to centre on the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the US activist-humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue.
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Cuba Denounces ‘Cruel and Ruthless Aggression’ of US as White House Indicts Raúl Castro
As the US Justice Department reportedly plans to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday in what could be a prelude to military action, the Cuban government denounced the US government for "cruel and ruthless aggression."
Justice Department expected to announce charges against Raul Castro - Regional Media News
(WASHINGTON) - The Justice Department is expected to announce charges against Raul Castro, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. The charges are expected to include allegations of murder for shooting down two planes carrying humanitarian aid to desperate migrants in the 1990s that resulted in the deaths of three American pilots. The charges will be announced in a press conference this afternoon. This is a developing story. Please back …
The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in Miami in 1996. Follow all developments in the United States via our live blog.
Amid escalating American pressure on the Caribbean island, accusations involve the downing of planes carrying Cuban exiles in 1996.
"Cuba is calling us. They need help. Cuba is a failed nation. Cuba needs help, and we will give it to them." These are Donald Trump's words this Tuesday. The President of the United States says that his government would not be "difficult" to resolve the situation in which the island finds itself. Washington has intensified pressure with economic sanctions and a crude blockade since last January. As part of that strategy, the District Attorney's …
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