5 things to know about the Raúl Castro indictment and the Cuba crisis
Summary
The United States charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy to kill Americans. The U.S. government said it plans to arrest him. Raúl Castro is Fidel Castro’s younger brother and will soon be 95 years old.Key Facts
- Raúl Castro was the President of Cuba.
- He has been formally charged by the U.S. with serious crimes, including murder.
- The charges include conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens.
- The announcement came from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- The U.S. said it expects to take Raúl Castro into custody.
- Raúl Castro is nearing his 95th birthday.
- He is the brother of Fidel Castro, the former Cuban leader.
- This case is linked to ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
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