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US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, US DOJ official says

US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, US DOJ official says

By Jana Winter WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - The United States plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, a U.S. Department of Justice official said late on Thursday.
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Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press
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U.S. Seeks Indictment of Raúl Castro for 1996 Plane Shootdown Incident

U.S. Seeks Indictment of Raúl Castro for 1996 Plane Shootdown Incident

The United States is taking steps to indict Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president, for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue. This humanitarian group was patrolling the Florida Straits to assist Cuban rafters. The planes were shot down by Cuban Air Force jets, leading to the deaths of four individuals. The indictment, which requires grand jury approval, is part of a broader U.S. strategy to pressure Cuba into making political and societal reforms. The Trump administration has intensified sanctions against Cuba, particularly targeting oil supplies, to exacerbate the island's energy crisis and push for change.
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Factbox-The 1996 incident at the root of expected Raul Castro indictment

Factbox-The 1996 incident at the root of expected Raul Castro indictment

May 15 (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to unveil criminal charges against Cuba's former president, Raul Castro, based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban military jets killed four people, according to a U.S. Justice Department official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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U.S. eyes indictment against Raul Castro amid pressure by Trump administration, sources tell AP

U.S. eyes indictment against Raul Castro amid pressure by Trump administration, sources tell AP

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press
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US plans to indict Raul Castro raise Cubans' fears of force

US plans to indict Raul Castro raise Cubans' fears of force

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. plans to indict Cuba`s former leader Raul Castro over the downing of humanitarian planes two decades ago further increased tensions on the island on Friday, as the country struggles with its worst crisis in decades amid severe fuel shortages.
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U.S. Plans Indictment of Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro Over 1996 Plane Incident

U.S. Plans Indictment of Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro Over 1996 Plane Incident

The United States is reportedly planning to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of planes operated by the anti-Castro humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. This move is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to increase pressure on Cuba's communist government. The potential charges against the 94-year-old Castro, who succeeded his brother Fidel as president, would need to be approved by a grand jury. The reports of the planned indictment emerged shortly after a U.S. delegation, led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, met with Cuban officials in Havana. During the meeting, the U.S. offered $100 million in humanitarian aid contingent upon Cuba agreeing to 'meaningful reforms.' The U.S. has also implemented a blockade that has severely restricted fuel supplies to Cuba, exacerbating the island's energy crisis.
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U.S. Considers Indictment of Raúl Castro Amid $100 Million Aid Talks with Cuba

U.S. Considers Indictment of Raúl Castro Amid $100 Million Aid Talks with Cuba

U.S. officials are reportedly revisiting the possibility of indicting former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, nearly three decades after the downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes by Cuba. This development comes as the United States and Cuba are negotiating a potential $100 million aid agreement aimed at addressing Cuba's severe economic crisis. The incident involving the planes, which occurred in the 1990s, has been a longstanding point of contention between the two nations. The renewed focus on Castro's potential indictment highlights ongoing tensions even as both countries explore avenues for economic cooperation.
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US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro next Wednesday, official says

US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro next Wednesday, official says

By Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward May 15 (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro next Wednesday, according to a U.S.
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Factbox-Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment

Factbox-Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment

May 15 (Reuters) - Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, could be indicted by the United States in connection with Cuba's deadly 1996 shootdown of planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue.
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President Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba Amidst Calls for Liberation

President Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba Amidst Calls for Liberation

As Cuba's Independence Day approaches, President Trump has intensified his stance against the Cuban government by expanding sanctions, citing the country as an extraordinary threat to national security. This move is part of a broader strategy to pressure the Cuban regime, which has been in power for 67 years, to transition towards democracy. The administration's actions have left the Cuban government in a state of panic, as noted by commentators. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also voiced strong support for these measures, indicating a coordinated effort by the U.S. to support potential democratic changes in Cuba.
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility to Close Amid Controversy

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility to Close Amid Controversy

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a controversial migrant detention facility, is set to close by early June. Located in the Florida Everglades, the facility has faced criticism for its conditions and high operational costs. Democratic lawmakers, immigrant rights groups, and environmentalists have opposed the facility, citing inhumane conditions and environmental concerns. The closure follows discussions between Florida officials and the Trump administration, with Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledging the facility's temporary nature. The Department of Homeland Security has denied pressuring the state to close the facility, emphasizing Florida's role in supporting federal immigration policies.