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world14 days ago•4 min saved

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

world14 days ago•8 min saved

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

world-and-nation1 month ago•6 min saved

Mexico Resists U.S. Extradition Demands in Drug-Charges Indictment

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the U.S. indictment of a sitting Sinaloa governor and other Morena officials on drug-trafficking charges, saying Mexico will not arrest or extradite anyone and accusing Washington of meddling; the stance could strain U.S.–Mexico relations and recalls the 2021 Salvador Cienfuegos affair.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cartels #extradition #sheinbaum

world1 month ago•2 min saved

U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor Over Cartel Protection Scheme

U.S. prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa, and other Mexican officials with a yearslong scheme to shield the Sinaloa cartel from arrest in exchange for bribes and political support, including help in elections; Rocha Moya is the highest-ranking Morena official indicted in the United States.

via The New York Times|

#bribery #mexican-politics #ruben-rocha-moya

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Maduro defies court as he claims presidency and calls himself a 'prisoner of war'

Nicolas Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, made his first court appearance in New York after being captured by US forces, facing charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, while asserting his innocence and claiming to still be the president of Venezuela.

via CBS News|

#court-appearance #narco-terrorism #nicolas-maduro

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Gautam Adani Faces US Fraud and Bribery Charges Amidst Denials

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, accused of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure contracts for his renewable energy company. The charges have led to a significant drop in Adani Group's stock prices and halted a $600 million bond offering. The allegations follow a 2023 report by Hindenburg Research accusing the group of stock manipulation and fraud, which Adani denied. The case has sparked political controversy in India, with opposition leaders demanding action against Adani and questioning his ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

via BBC.com|

#adani-group #bribery-scheme #business

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Gautam Adani Faces US Indictment Over Bribery Allegations

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by US federal prosecutors for allegedly orchestrating a bribery scheme to secure favorable solar power contracts in India, potentially profiting over $2 billion. The charges, which include securities fraud, involve Adani, his nephew, and executives from Adani Group and a Canadian pension fund. The scheme allegedly involved $250 million in bribes to Indian officials and was concealed from US investors. The indictment could reignite scrutiny on Adani Group, which has faced previous allegations of fraud.

via Financial Times|

#adani-group #bribery #business

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Gautam Adani Faces US Charges in $250M Bribery Scandal

Billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted in New York for allegedly orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure solar energy contracts in India, which were expected to generate $2 billion in profits. The charges include securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. The US attorney's office and the SEC have accused Adani and two other executives of paying bribes to Indian officials and misleading US investors. Adani Group has not yet commented on the charges.

via The Guardian|

#adani-group #bribery #business