WATCH: Trump says Raúl Castro indictment is 'a very important moment' for Cubans
Summary
President Donald Trump called the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro a "very important day" for Cubans. Raúl Castro was charged by U.S. prosecutors for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting down of civilian planes flown by Cuban exiles.Key Facts
- Raúl Castro was indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday.
- The charges relate to the 1996 downing of two small planes flown by Miami-based Cuban exiles.
- The planes belonged to the group Brothers to the Rescue, made up of Cuban exiles.
- At the time of the incident, Raúl Castro was Cuba’s defense minister.
- Charges against Castro include murder and destruction of an airplane.
- President Trump called the indictment a "very big day" for Cubans.
- Trump mentioned the CIA has a presence in Cuba.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is involved in talks with Cuban leaders.
- Trump said he does not plan to increase economic pressure on Cuba further.
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