Raúl Castro Indicted for 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown
Raúl Castro, former Cuban president and brother of Fidel Castro, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami. The charges relate to the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes by the Cuban military, resulting in the deaths of U.S. nationals. The indictment includes conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, multiple counts of murder, and destruction of aircraft. The news has sparked celebrations among Cuban exiles in Miami, who view the indictment as a long-awaited step toward justice. The case is significant due to its historical context and the political implications for U.S.-Cuba relations. 
