Carlos Costa

Raúl Castro, the former President of Cuba and a significant figure in its communist leadership, has been indicted by United States federal prosecutors. The charges stem from the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian aircraft operated by a Miami-based organization, which resulted in the deaths of four American pilots. This indictment represents a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Havana. The news marks one of Castro's first public appearances since the Trump administration brought these charges. The legal action connects him directly to the tragic event, making him a current focus of international legal and political scrutiny.