U.S.–Cuba bilateral relations are facing fresh tensions as reports emerge that the administration of President Donald Trump may be preparing an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. This move is expected to worsen the already strained ties between the two countries.
Although the U.S. Department of Justice has not officially confirmed the report, close sources indicate the indictment could involve allegations of human rights violations and drug trafficking. If pursued, it would mark the first time a Cuban leader has faced criminal prosecution by the U.S. government since the two nations restored diplomatic relations in 2015.
Analysts view Washington's potential step as targeting not only Raúl Castro personally but also as part of a broader strategy to pressure the Cuban government, particularly as Havana continues to maintain allied ties with nations the U.S. considers adversaries, such as Venezuela and Russia.
Cuba has not yet issued a response, but experts predict this development will further complicate already tense bilateral relations and could affect existing cooperation agreements between the two countries.
