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May 16, 2026 • Google News World

US Justice Department Pursues Indictment of Former Cuban President Raul Castro

The US Justice Department is reportedly working to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro. The incident that led to the expected indictment occurred in 1996, when two civilian planes were shot down by a Cuban fighter jet.

According to officials, the DOJ is pushing for an indictment over the 1996 incident. This event has been cited as a key factor in the US’s current consideration of indicting Castro.

The potential indictment could have significant implications, including the possibility of military action against Cuba. However, no further details on this matter have been released by the government.

It is worth noting that Raúl Castro served as president of Cuba from 2008 to 2018 and was a key figure in the country’s communist government. His potential indictment has sparked interest among observers and analysts.

The US Justice Department has not commented publicly on the status of the investigation or the expected indictment.

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