DOJ Set to Announce Criminal Charges Against Raúl Castro
The Justice Department is preparing to announce criminal charges against Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba. These charges are related to a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot down two planes, resulting in the deaths of four Cuban Americans. At the time of the incident, Castro served as the defense minister and was the highest authority in Cuba after Fidel Castro.
- ▪The charges are based on a 1996 incident involving the shooting down of two planes.
- ▪Four Cuban Americans were killed in the incident.
- ▪Raúl Castro was the defense minister during the time of the incident.
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- ▪ What could the US have planned for Cuba after charges against Raúl Castro? - explainer — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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- ▪ US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba’s Raul Castro — New York Post
- ▪ US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba's Raul Castro — Straits Times — World
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 12:14:14 GMT |
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CopiedThe Justice Department is expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president, Raúl Castro, based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down two planes, killing four Cuban Americans. Castro was the defense minister at the time, making him the nation’s highest authority after his brother Fidel.May 20, 2026
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