DOJ considers indicting former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 plane incidents

US Department of Justice Pushes to Indict Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Downings

The US Department of Justice is reportedly moving forward with plans to indict Cuba’s former leader, Raúl Castro, in connection with the downing of two civilian planes in 1996. According to sources, the indictment is expected to be unsealed in Miami next week.

The incident occurred on July 25, 1996, when a Cuban fighter jet shot down two American planes, a Boeing 737 and a Learjet, while they were flying over international airspace. The downings resulted in the deaths of all 112 people on board both planes.

US officials have been investigating the incident for years, and it is believed that Castro’s government was involved in the shoot-downs. The indictment is seen as part of an effort to hold Cuba accountable for its actions and to pressure the country to take responsibility for the incident.

The US Department of Justice has not commented on the specifics of the case or the expected timing of the indictment. However, officials have confirmed that the agency is moving forward with plans to bring charges against Castro.

It is worth noting that this development comes as tensions between the US and Cuba remain high. The two countries have a long history of strained relations, and the incident in 1996 has been a point of contention for many years.

The indictment is expected to be unsealed in Miami next week, where it will be presented to a federal court.

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