U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro in latest escalation of tensions
Summary
Raúl Castro, the 96-year-old former Cuban leader and brother of Fidel Castro, was charged by the U.S. Justice Department. He and four others face accusations related to the 1996 deaths of Americans trying to help Cubans at sea.Key Facts
- Raúl Castro is the brother of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
- He has served in top roles in Cuba, including president.
- The U.S. Justice Department indicted Castro and four other people.
- The charges relate to killings that happened in 1996.
- The victims were Americans attempting to assist Cubans at sea.
- This legal action reflects rising tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
- Ali Rogin reported on the case and Geoff Bennett spoke with Michael Bustamante for more details.
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