US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

Name: US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown
Start: 2026-05-20T18:52:16.000Z
Location: Washington

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The US federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes by Miami-based exiles. This move intensifies pressure on Cuba amid the US government's policy stance on the socialist regime.

🌐 Location: Washington — Sources: 1 — First seen: 2026-05-20 — Last seen: 2026-05-20

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US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown
AFP — 2026-05-20