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US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say

US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say

By Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. is pursuing a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising the possibility that he could face additional charges, according to a Justice Department official and another source
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Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' after drone report

Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' after drone report

HAVANA, May 18 (Reuters) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any U.S. military action against Cuba would lead to a "bloodbath" with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability. "Cuba does not represent a threat," Diaz-Canel said in a post on X.
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Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term

Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term

The possibility that the Justice Department could indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground
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Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro Faces Potential Indictment Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro Faces Potential Indictment Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

Former Cuban leader Raul Castro may face indictment for his alleged involvement in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including three Americans. The planes, operated by the Miami-based volunteer group Brothers to the Rescue, were shot down by Cuban forces near the Cuban coast. This incident significantly strained U.S.-Cuba relations and led to the enactment of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act, which tightened sanctions on Cuba. Federal prosecutors are expected to announce their decision regarding the indictment in conjunction with a ceremony honoring the victims. The potential charges against Castro stem from his role as Cuba's defense minister at the time of the incident.
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US targets Cuban political, military leaders with new sanctions

US targets Cuban political, military leaders with new sanctions

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government imposed sanctions on nine Cuban officials, including the country's communications minister and several military leaders, as well as its directorate of intelligence, the U.S. Treasury Department announced on Monday.
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Raúl Castro Faces Imminent Indictment for 1996 Aircraft Shoot-Down

Raúl Castro Faces Imminent Indictment for 1996 Aircraft Shoot-Down

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is expected to be indicted for his alleged role in the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian aircraft belonging to the Cuban-American group Brothers to the Rescue. The incident, which occurred in international airspace, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, three of whom were Americans. The anticipated charges are the culmination of a three-decade-long effort by U.S. federal prosecutors in Miami, who initially drafted an indictment against Castro in the 1990s. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to attend a ceremony in Miami honoring the victims on a day that coincides with Cuba's independence day, highlighting the significance of the event for Cuban exiles.
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A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiriling crises
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The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns
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A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of DOJ’s push to indict Raúl Castro over a 1996 shootdown

A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of DOJ’s push to indict Raúl Castro over a 1996 shootdown

A group founded by Cuban exiles known as Brothers to the Rescue is at the center of the U.S. Justice Department’s decision to seek an indictment against Cuban leader Raúl Castro
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Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts
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Cuba accuses US of fabrication after Axios report alleging drone threat

Cuba accuses US of fabrication after Axios report alleging drone threat

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA, May 17 (Reuters) - Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. on Sunday of fabricating a "fraudulent case" to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention.
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US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering

US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors charged Alex Saab, known as the “bag man” for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with money laundering over his alleged exploitation of a Venezuelan welfare plan, according to court filings unsealed on Monday.