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world29 days ago

Raúl Castro Skips Cuban Revolution Anniversary as Crisis Deepens

Raúl Castro was absent from Cuba’s July 26 anniversary rally for the first time in decades, with President Díaz-Canel reading a message from him as the event in Pinar del Río commemorates the 1953 Moncada attack. The gathering underscored ongoing tensions with the United States amid sanctions and a deepening domestic crisis marked by blackouts, shortages, and declining production, while Washington credibly accuses Cuba of espionage and a U.S. indictment charges Castro over a 1996 plane downing.

via Politico|
#cuba#diaz-canel#moncada-attack
U.S. tightens pressure on Havana with sanctions on Cuba’s Díaz-Canel
world2 months ago

U.S. tightens pressure on Havana with sanctions on Cuba’s Díaz-Canel

The United States, via the Treasury Department, imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and four other individuals—including Alejandro Castro Espín—as part of expanded sanctions following an executive order signed by Trump. The move, tied to Havana’s ongoing economic crisis and to recent charges against Raúl Castro, signals renewed U.S. pressure on Cuba’s leadership.

via AP News|
#cuba#diaz-canel#raul-castro
Indictment Ties Raul Castro to 1996 Shootdown, Sparking Cuba-Policy Backlash
politics3 months ago

Indictment Ties Raul Castro to 1996 Shootdown, Sparking Cuba-Policy Backlash

The Justice Department unsealed a superseding indictment charging Raul Castro and five co-defendants in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes that killed four Americans, reviving scrutiny of Barack Obama’s 2016 Cuba normalization and reviving debate over U.S.-Cuba policy; Trump lauded the indictment while Cuban-American critics argued the outreach legitimized the Castro regime.

via Fox News|
#cuba#indictment#obama
US indicts Raul Castro, signaling a sharper Cuba stance
world3 months ago

US indicts Raul Castro, signaling a sharper Cuba stance

The United States has charged Raul Castro, Cuba’s former president, along with five others, with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four murders, and destruction of aircraft tied to a 1996 incident, marking a significant escalation against the Cuban regime. President Trump says there will be no escalation but hints at potential action as tensions rise, while the digest also highlights related brief items on Mississippi voting-rights protests, US interests in Greenland, ICE raids, and a Soros-backed civil-liberties initiative.

via The Guardian|
#cuba#cuba-tensions#donald-trump
US files indictment against Raul Castro over 1996 plane-downing incident
us-news3 months ago

US files indictment against Raul Castro over 1996 plane-downing incident

The AP reports that the United States has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue, outlining the charges and potential penalties while noting the legal hurdles around executive immunity and jurisdiction. Cuban officials deny the allegations and warn the move could strain U.S.–Cuba relations, as analysts consider extradition prospects and the broader implications for accountability and diplomacy between the two countries.

via AP News|
#cuba#indictments#plane-downing-1996
U.S. indicts Raúl Castro in murder, conspiracy case tied to 1996 plane downings
national-security3 months ago

U.S. indicts Raúl Castro in murder, conspiracy case tied to 1996 plane downings

A Miami federal grand jury indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on murder and conspiracy charges for allegedly ordering Cuban forces to shoot down two exile aircraft in 1996, killing four people (three Americans). The charges are expected to be symbolic as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba, and Castro, now 94, is unlikely to be extradited.

via The Washington Post|
#cuba#indictments#justice
US Indicts Raul Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown, Deepening Cuba-US Tensions
world3 months ago

US Indicts Raul Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown, Deepening Cuba-US Tensions

US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging former Cuban president Raul Castro, then defense minister, with conspiracy to kill US nationals and four counts of murder plus two counts of destroying an aircraft for the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes; five co-defendants are named. The move—part of a broader pressure campaign on Havana—drew Cuba’s leadership’s denials as political theater and prompted analysis that the case could either rally hardliners or spur a costly deal amid ongoing US-Cuba tensions and domestic politics ahead of midterm elections.

via Al Jazeera|
#1996-shootdown#brothers-to-the-rescue#cuba
US Indicts Raul Castro and Five Cuban Officials in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shoot-Down
world3 months ago

US Indicts Raul Castro and Five Cuban Officials in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shoot-Down

The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a superseding indictment charging Raul Modesto Castro Ruz and five Castro regime co-defendants for their alleged roles in the February 24, 1996 shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue civilian aircraft, which killed four Americans; the indictment accuses conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, two counts of destruction of aircraft, and four counts of murder, with potential penalties including death or life imprisonment. The case, led by the Southern District of Florida and the FBI, marks a rare instance of Cuban leadership facing U.S. criminal charges.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#1996-shoot-down#brothers-to-the-rescue#cuba-regime
U.S. indicts Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, deepening Cuba tensions
world3 months ago

U.S. indicts Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, deepening Cuba tensions

The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, accusing him of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of an aircraft, and murder in the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes, adding six defendants to a case dating back to 2003. Prosecutors say Castro approved deadly force and a retaliatory operation against the exile group. Cuba’s leader Díaz-Canel denounced the indictment as a political maneuver and cited U.S. sanctions and self-defense arguments, while analysts warn the move could strain U.S.-Cuba relations and potentially set the stage for further pressure or action.

via CNN|
#brothers-to-the-rescue#cub-an-regime#doj-indictment
U.S. Indicts Raul Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown
world3 months ago

U.S. Indicts Raul Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown

A Florida grand jury indicted Raul Castro and five Cuban pilots on conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of destruction of aircraft for the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes, which killed four people (three U.S. citizens and a green-card holder). The case underscores decades of U.S.–Cuba tension and, given Cuba’s non-extradition policy, may not lead to a trial in the United States, reflecting renewed pressure on Havana amid ongoing diplomatic friction.

via CBS News|
#1996-shootdown#brothers-to-the-rescue#cuba
Raúl Castro Indicted in US Over 1996 Downing of Two Planes
world3 months ago

Raúl Castro Indicted in US Over 1996 Downing of Two Planes

The US Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes; the charges have not yet been made public and appear to update an older case, with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set to outline details at a news conference, as Cuban-American lawmakers push for arrest and US-Cuba policy debates intensify amid Cuba’s economic crisis.

via BBC|
#brothers-to-the-rescue#cuba#indictment
Raúl Castro poised for indictment in decades‑long case tied to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shoot‑down
world3 months ago

Raúl Castro poised for indictment in decades‑long case tied to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shoot‑down

US prosecutors are expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shoot‑down of Brothers to the Rescue planes, a case built over decades and linked to Cuba’s La Red Avispa spy network; the indictment draft dates back to the 1990s and a Miami‑area ceremony for victims is planned with Acting AG Todd Blanche in attendance.

via CNN|
#brothers-to-the-rescue#cuba#indictment