Thousands of Cubans Protest Against US Castro Indictment: 'Viva Raul'
Summary
Thousands of people gathered in Havana to protest the U.S. decision to charge former Cuban leader Raul Castro for shooting down two civilian planes in 1996. The Cuban government organized the rally, showing support for Castro amid tensions with the United States.Key Facts
- The protest took place in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba.
- The charges accuse Castro of murder related to the shooting of two civilian planes piloted by exiles.
- The Cuban government says the indictment is false and aims to justify an invasion.
- The planes were said by Cuba to have repeatedly entered Cuban airspace illegally before being shot down.
- The rally was part of several recent official events supporting the Cuban government and revolution.
- President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other officials attended the protest rally.
- Raul Castro was not physically present at the event, but a Cuban lawmaker spoke on his behalf.
- Cuba is experiencing economic difficulties, including blackouts and shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, partly due to U.S. sanctions.
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