U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
Summary
The U.S. government is preparing to charge Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former Cuban leader, for his role in shooting down planes 30 years ago. This move is part of broader U.S. efforts to pressure Cuba for political and economic reforms.Key Facts
- Raúl Castro is linked to the 1996 shooting down of planes flown by the group Brothers to the Rescue.
- The indictment must be approved by a grand jury before charges proceed.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on the situation.
- President Trump has imposed strict measures on Cuba, including threats of tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba.
- Raúl Castro stepped down as Cuba’s Communist Party leader in 2021 but remains influential.
- Raúl Castro’s grandson, Raulito, acts as a key contact between the U.S. and Cuba.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with Raulito to deliver President Trump’s message demanding major Cuban reforms.
- U.S. law enforcement is targeting Cuban Communist Party leaders for various crimes, including economic offenses and drug trafficking.
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