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U.S. Indicts Former Cuban President Raul Castro Over 1996 Shoot-Down of Civilian Planes
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, killing four people. The indictment, unsealed Wednesday, marks a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Havana. Analysts suggest the move is part of a broader U.S. pressure campaign amid Trump's falling approval ratings and midterm elections.