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Thousands in Cuba rally for Raul Castro to protest US indictment

Thousands in Cuba rally for Raul Castro to protest US indictment

Summary

Thousands of people gathered outside the US embassy in Havana, Cuba, to support Raul Castro. The protest followed the US government charging him over the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes linked to a Cuban-American exile group.

Key Facts

  • The protests took place in Havana, the capital of Cuba.
  • The demonstrators showed support for Raul Castro, former Cuban president.
  • The US filed criminal charges against Raul Castro.
  • The charges relate to the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.
  • The planes belonged to a Cuban-American exile organization.
  • The incident involved shooting down non-military aircraft.
  • The protests were a direct response to the US legal action.
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