Cuba’s ex-president Raúl Castro is indicted in U.S., senior official says
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in the United States, escalating tensions between Washington and Havana. This indictment aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to push for regime change in Cuba, where the Castro family has held power since 1959. The U.S. has intensified its sanctions against Cuba, exacerbating the island's ongoing crisis.
- ▪Raúl Castro was indicted as part of a pressure campaign against Cuba's communist government.
- ▪The indictment reflects the Trump administration's strategy of using criminal prosecution against political adversaries.
- ▪Cuba's Foreign Minister has publicly defied U.S. threats, asserting the country's commitment to sovereignty.
17 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 41 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 5 centre, 1 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ Why the U.S. indicted Cuba's Raul Castro — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Trump news at a glance: US indicts Raúl Castro, ratcheting up Cuba tensions — The Guardian — US
- ▪ US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro over fatal 1996 civilian plane shooting — Times of India — Top
- ▪ US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro as pressure builds — Straits Times — World
- ▪ US indicts Cuba’s former president Raúl Castro on murder charge — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ BREAKING: Raúl Castro Indicted — PJ Media
- ▪ U.S. grand jury indicts Raul Castro, ex-Cuban president — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ US indicts Cuba's former president Raul Castro in connection with a 1996 incident — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Trump DOJ indicts Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of US civilian planes — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump administration indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime — World news | The Guardian
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Open this photo in gallery:Cuba's former president Raúl Castro stepped down from the presidency in 2018 but remains a powerful figure in Cuban politics.Alexandre Meneghini/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFormer Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, in a move that marks an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government.The indictment comes as U.S.
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