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Al Jazeera5/20/2026World4 min read

US indicts Raul Castro over 1996 plane downing

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The US has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, killing four, in a move set to escalate tensions between the two countries.

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The US and Cuba have a long-standing dispute over the 1996 plane downing, which has been exacerbated by recent US sanctions and the indictment of Raul Castro.

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The administration of United States President Donald Trump has issued criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, killing four.

On Wednesday, in a speech from Miami’s Freedom Tower, acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche described the indictment as a historic moment.

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  • The US and Cuba will experience increased tensions and potential conflict.

    Very likely · Short term

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  • What will be the impact of the US indictment on US-Cuba relations?
  • How will Cuba respond to the indictment?

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This article was originally published by Al Jazeera.

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