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Raúl Castro Indicted in 1996 Plane Shootdown

22 May 2026 11:02

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors for allegedly ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes.

The charges include murder and destruction of an aircraft. - Castro, now 94, was defense minister at the time of the incident.

- The indictment has deepened tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, with fears of military intervention.

- Cuba held a rally in support of Castro, who did not attend. - The U.S.

has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba amid ongoing crises.

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