US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro as pressure builds
The US has indicted former Cuban president Raul Castro on charges including murder and conspiracy related to the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. This move has intensified speculation about potential US actions to change the Cuban government. Cuban officials have dismissed the indictments as interference amid ongoing economic struggles in Cuba.
- ▪Raul Castro has been indicted for murder and conspiracy over the 1996 downing of planes.
- ▪The indictment has raised speculation about US intentions to topple the Cuban government.
- ▪Cuban President Diaz-Canel has criticized the US for interference during Cuba's economic crisis.
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 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
- ▪ Trump administration set to indict Raúl Castro, former Cuban president — The Hill
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US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro as pressure buildsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFormer Cuban president Raul Castro has been accused of murder, conspiracy to kill Americans, and destruction of aircraft by the US, over the 1996 downing of`two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 21, 2026, 02:22 AMUpdated May 21, 2026, 02:22 AMSummariseThe US indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro for murder and conspiracy over 1996 plane downings, fuelling speculation Trump plans to topple Cuba's government.Secretary Marco Rubio urged Cubans to embrace a "new path," choose leaders, and accused Havana of theft, amid Cuba's economic crisis following Venezuelan oil cuts.Cuban President Diaz-Canel dismissed the US-recognised…
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