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US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro Over 1996 Aircraft Downing

The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on murder charges stemming from the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. This action has heightened tensions with Cuba, though President Trump stated that military escalation is not necessary.

20 May, 08:00 — 21 May, 01:00
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APVery High10h ago

US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro - AP News

US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro  AP News

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BBCHigh6h ago

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Trump Gets His Payback, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress

Republican senators are angry the president is working to unseat their colleagues. But he is also creating more free agents in his own party in Congress willing to defy him.

By Carl Hulse

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FTVery High8h ago

US indicts Cuba’s former president Raúl Castro on murder charge

The 94-year-old faces accusations relating to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft

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le-mondeHigh2h ago

Trump tightens grip on Republican Party in US primaries

Candidates for the Grand Old Party's nomination in November's midterm elections, backed by the president, benefit from the mobilization of the MAGA base, which remains loyal to the billionaire despite his declining popularity.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Trump news at a glance: US indicts Raúl Castro, ratcheting up Cuba tensions

Former president, 94, faces multiple US felony charges, including four counts of murder – key US politics stories from Wednesday 20 May The United States issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, and five others on Wednesday in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign to oust the country’s six-decades-old communist regime. The 94-year-old political figurehead was charged in Miami, Florida, with conspiracy to kill US nationals, fo...

By Guardian staff

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NPRHigh5h ago

Cuba's Raúl Castro indicted over 1996 fatal downing of two aircraft

Miami prosecutors have prepared an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two NGO planes that killed four people onboard.

By Eyder Peralta

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

Why has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?

The indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 plane shootdown revives a decades-old case.

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Fox NewsMixed9h ago

DOJ indicts Cuban ex-President Raul Castro on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals

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cbcHigh8h ago

U.S. indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro, escalating Trump pressure campaign

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/0a29b9de-d7fa-43b3-88fc-5b0505435fb8,1778896935953/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C287%2C5500%2C3093%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='An elderly man in a military uniform.' width='620' height='349' title='Cuba’s former President Raul Castro attends a May Day parade in Havana on May 1, 2026.'/><p></p>

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cnbcMostly Factual14h ago

U.S. expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba's Raul Castro

The charges against Raul Castro are expected to be based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down planes operated by a group of Cuban exiles.

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SCMPMostly Factual8h ago

US charges Raul Castro as Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Cuba

The United States announced on Wednesday criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro over his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that killed four people. The indictment, unsealed by Acting US Attorney Todd Blanche in Miami, includes charges of conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of an aircraft and four individual counts of murder against Castro and five other...

By Teresa Elena Frontado

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DWHigh9h ago

US indicts former Cuban President Raul Castro

It's the latest step by the Trump administration to punish Cuba's communist government and officials. Raul stepped down from the presidency in 2018.

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France 24High7h ago

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

RFK tells schools to cut back on screen time and go back to old textbooks as Trump touts AI for education

The recommendations are at odds with the president’s strong endorsements for AI in the classroom

By Josh Marcus

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EL PAISMostly Factual17h ago

US deals major blow to Cuban regime with indictment against Raúl Castro

Donald Trump has again opened the door to a diplomatic deal with Havana to force political and economic concessions in exchange for aid

By Macarena Vidal Liy

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YahooMostly Factual7h ago

Raúl Castro Indicted by DOJ on Murder, Other Charges

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

'There won't be escalation': Donald Trump reacts to Raul Castro's indictment by DOJ

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Raúl Castro's US indictment ‘political move with no legal basis’, says Cuban president

The charges against Raúl Castro relate to the February 1996 downing by Cuba of two civilian aircraft run by the Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue

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indian-expressMostly Factual10h ago

Former Cuban President Raul Castro indicted in US as Trump says Cuba ‘is next’

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straits-timesMostly Factual18h ago

US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba’s Raul Castro - The Straits Times

US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba’s Raul Castro  The Straits Times

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sbs-newsMostly Factual5h ago

Ex-Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted on murder charges as Trump escalates pressure

The ninety-four-year-old has been indicted on murder charges, US officials said.

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro charged with murder in US

Former Cuban president Raúl Castro has been charged in the United States with murder in a major escalation of Washington's pressure campaign against the island's communist government.

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ndtvMostly Factual7h ago

Trump Calls Raul Castro Indictment "Very Big Moment", Rules Out Cuba Escalation

President Donald Trump hailed the US indictment of Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on Wednesday but said he did not see the need for escalation, amid speculation that Washington will try to topple the communist state.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual7h ago

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US

The indictment comes as US President Donald Trump has pushed for regime change in Cuba, where Castro's communists have been in charge since his late brother Fidel Castro led a revolution in 1959.

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irish-independent8h ago

Former Cuban president Raul Castro charged with murder in the US

By Jana Winter and Jack Queen

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cyprus-mail10h ago

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, in a move that marks an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government. The indictment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

US indicts former Cuban president as pressure builds

The US said the indictment was part of a “new path” for Cuba, with officials calling for a “real opportunity to choose who governs your country.”

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the-journal7h ago

US announces charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro over 1996 downing of planes

The charges marked a major escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle decades of single-party rule in the Caribbean island.

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swissinfoHigh11h ago

Trump’s trip to China, USAID cutbacks – and is going to the World Cup a good idea? - SWI swissinfo.ch

Trump’s trip to China, USAID cutbacks – and is going to the World Cup a good idea?  SWI swissinfo.ch

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Daily SabahMixed7h ago

US indicts former Cuban president for murder as pressure escalates

U.S. federal prosecutors on Wednesday criminally indicted Former Cuban President Raul Castro, a major escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the island's co...

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Ahram OnlineMixed8h ago

US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro - International - World - Ahram Online

US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro - International - World  Ahram Online

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zerohedgeLow9h ago

Trump Admin Announces Criminal Charges Against Raul Castro

Trump Admin Announces Criminal Charges Against Raul Castro Update (1300ET): As we wrote earlier in anticipation, the US sought to unseal an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, sharply escalating a standoff with Havana as the Trump administration attempts to force change on the island after nearly seven decades of communist rule. The charges are related to the shooting of two humanitarian planes in 1996. The Department of Justice asked to unseal the indictme...

By Tyler Durden

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havana-timesMixed7h ago

US Indicts Raul Castro on Cuban Independence Day

The US Justice Depart. accuses Castro and five other military officers of murder, conspiracy to kill US citizens, and destruction of aircraft The post US Indicts Raul Castro on Cuban Independence Day appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson

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First report: rzeczpospolita · 20 May, 07:07Full coverage: 90 · 18hWindow: 18h
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rzeczpospolita20 May, 07:07First to report

Uroczystość ku pamięci pilotów. Po nich USA ogłoszą zarzuty wobec Raúla Castro?

straits-times20 May, 08:00

US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba’s Raul Castro - The Straits Times

1h later
EL PAIS20 May, 09:16

US deals major blow to Cuban regime with indictment against Raúl Castro

3h later
cnbc20 May, 12:26

U.S. expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba's Raul Castro

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hotnews20 May, 14:25

Vorbind direct în spaniolă, Marco Rubio le transmite „noua cale” de urmat oamenilor din țara pe care Trump a indicat-o drept următoarea pe lista lui

swissinfo20 May, 15:00

Trump’s trip to China, USAID cutbacks – and is going to the World Cup a good idea? - SWI swissinfo.ch

cyprus-mail20 May, 15:36

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US

vijesti-me20 May, 15:39

Bivši kubanski predsjednik Raul Kastro optužen u SAD

die-presse20 May, 15:41

USA klagen Kubas Ex-Präsident Raúl Castro an

vg20 May, 15:49

Reuters: Raúl Castro tiltales i USA

indian-express20 May, 15:55

Former Cuban President Raul Castro indicted in US as Trump says Cuba ‘is next’

nos20 May, 15:57

'Voormalige Cubaanse president Raúl Castro aangeklaagd in VS'

politiken20 May, 15:59

Trump: Tiltale mod Castro er et stort øjeblik

observador20 May, 15:59

Raúl Castro oficialmente acusado pelos EUA

AP20 May, 16:03

US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro - AP News

express-tribune20 May, 16:33

US indicts former Cuban president as pressure builds

irozhlas20 May, 16:37

Trump pohrozil Kubě, že nebude tolerovat nepřátelský stát. USA obvinily dlouholetého lídra Raúla Castra

n1-serbia20 May, 16:46

SAD podigle optužnicu protiv bivšeg kubanskog predsednika Raula Kastra

el-mundo20 May, 16:53

El ex presidente cubano Raúl Castro, imputado en EEUU por el derribo de dos avionetas en 1996

aktuality-sk20 May, 16:56

Bývalého kubánskeho prezidenta Raúla Castra obžalovali v USA

nzz20 May, 16:56

Die USA klagen Kubas Ex-Präsident Raúl Castro an: Ein Abschuss von zwei Kleinflugzeugen vor dreissig Jahren bringt den 94-jährigen Revolutionär in Bedrängnis

aftonbladet20 May, 16:58

Källa: Rättsfall mot Raúl Castro inlett i USA

svenska-dagbladet20 May, 16:58

Rättsfall mot Raúl Castro inlett i USA

Fox News20 May, 17:05

DOJ indicts Cuban ex-President Raul Castro on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals

bloomberg20 May, 17:08

US Charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Shootdown - Bloomberg

zerohedge20 May, 17:11

Trump Admin Announces Criminal Charges Against Raul Castro

dnevnik-bg20 May, 17:21

Бившият кубински президент Раул Кастро стана обвиняем в САЩ заради свалянето на самолети

publico20 May, 17:23

Raúl Castro, ex-Presidente cubano, acusado de homicídio pelos EUA

DW20 May, 17:23

US indicts former Cuban President Raul Castro

yle-uutiset20 May, 17:25

Yhdysvallat nosti useita syytteitä Kuuban entistä presidenttiä Raúl Castroa vastaan

il-sole-24-ore20 May, 17:32

Cuba, gli Usa incriminano l’ex presidente Raul Castro

cbc20 May, 17:35

U.S. indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro, escalating Trump pressure campaign

faz20 May, 17:35

USA unter Trump: USA klagen Raúl Castro wegen Mordes an

delfi-lt20 May, 17:37

JAV Teisingumo departamentas pareiškė kaltinimus buvusiam Kubos prezidentui Rauliui Castro

der-standard20 May, 17:38

USA klagen früheren kubanischen Präsidenten Raul Castro wegen Mordes an

de-volkskrant20 May, 17:41

Verenigde Staten zetten Cuba verder onder druk met strafzaak tegen oud-president Raúl Castro (94)

NHK World20 May, 17:41

キューバのラウル・カストロ氏起訴 米司法省が発表

orf20 May, 17:43

USA klagen Kubas Ex-Präsidenten Raul Castro wegen Mordes an

jamaica-gleaner20 May, 17:44

US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes - Jamaica Gleaner

SCMP20 May, 17:47

US charges Raul Castro as Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Cuba

la-vanguardia20 May, 17:50

Estados Unidos imputa a Raúl Castro por la muerte de cuatro estadounidenses en 1996

delo20 May, 17:53

Obtožnica ZDA proti Raulu Castru: se bliža napad na Kubo?

20-minuten20 May, 18:00

USA klagen Ex-Kubapräsident Raúl Castro an

FT20 May, 18:03

US indicts Cuba’s former president Raúl Castro on murder charge

wsj20 May, 18:04

Raúl Castro Charged With Murder in U.S. Court - WSJ

irish-independent20 May, 18:06

Former Cuban president Raul Castro charged with murder in the US

n1-bih20 May, 18:06

Optužnica protiv Raúla Castra dodatno podigla tenzije između SAD-a i Kube

Ahram Online20 May, 18:06

US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro - International - World - Ahram Online

digi2420 May, 18:16

Fostul președinte cubanez Raul Castro a fost pus sub acuzare în SUA pentru conspirație la uciderea unor cetățeni americani

national-post20 May, 18:19

U.S. indicts Raul Castro over 1996 Cuban downing of two U.S. planes

helsingin-sanomat20 May, 18:31

Kuuba | USA nosti murha­syytteet 94-vuotiasta Raúl Castroa vastaan

aktualne-cz20 May, 18:32

Spojené státy vznesly obvinění proti Raúlu Castrovi kvůli 30 let starému incidentu

Yahoo20 May, 18:35

Raúl Castro Indicted by DOJ on Murder, Other Charges

avgi20 May, 18:35

Ποινική δίωξη στις ΗΠΑ σε βάρος του Ραούλ Κάστρο για την κατάρριψη δύο αεροσκαφών το 1996

nrk20 May, 18:37

Cubas ekspresident Raul Castro tiltalt i USA

tagesschau20 May, 18:44

US-Justizministerium kündigt Klage gegen Kubas Ex-Staatschef Raúl Castro an

jerusalem-post20 May, 18:48

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US

France 2420 May, 18:52

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

hindustan-times20 May, 18:53

Raúl Castro's US indictment ‘political move with no legal basis’, says Cuban president

the-journal20 May, 18:55

US announces charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro over 1996 downing of planes

24ur20 May, 18:58

ZDA Raula Castra obtožile zarote za uničenje letala in umora Američanov

le-figaro20 May, 19:00

Inculpation de Raúl Castro : Trump parle de «très grand jour» et estime qu’une «escalade» avec Cuba ne sera pas «nécessaire»

havana-times20 May, 19:05

US Indicts Raul Castro on Cuban Independence Day

naftemporiki20 May, 19:09

Τραμπ: «Σημαντική στιγμή» η απαγγελία κατηγοριών στον Ραούλ Κάστρο – «Δεν υπάρχει λόγος για κλιμάκωση με την Κούβα»

ndtv20 May, 19:14

Trump Calls Raul Castro Indictment "Very Big Moment", Rules Out Cuba Escalation

CNN20 May, 19:15

US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro - CNN

channel-news-asia20 May, 19:19

US indicts former Cuban president as pressure builds

lsm-lv20 May, 19:22

ASV apsūdz bijušo Kubas līderi Raulu Kastro slepkavībās

berlingske20 May, 19:25

Trump: Tiltale mod Cubas Castro er et stort øjeblik

Daily Sabah20 May, 19:33

US indicts former Cuban president for murder as pressure escalates

telex20 May, 19:43

Vádat emelt az Egyesült Államok a 94 éves Raúl Castro ellen

NYT20 May, 19:50

Trump Gets His Payback, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress

dh-les-sports20 May, 19:55

La justice états-unienne inculpe l'ex-président cubain Raul Castro: une "manœuvre politique", dénonce le président cubain

Times of India20 May, 19:56

'There won't be escalation': Donald Trump reacts to Raul Castro's indictment by DOJ

rte-news20 May, 20:10

Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro charged with murder in US

BBC20 May, 20:11

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

index-hr20 May, 20:12

Trump: Neće biti potrebna eskalacija na Kubi. To mjesto se raspada

jutarnji-list20 May, 20:22

Trump: ‘To mjesto se raspada. Eskalacija neće biti potrebna‘

newsbeast20 May, 20:31

Ο Τραμπ απορρίπτει σενάρια κλιμάκωσης με την Κούβα – «Πολύ σημαντική στιγμή» η δίωξη σε βάρος του Ραούλ Κάστρο

sbs-news20 May, 20:41

Ex-Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted on murder charges as Trump escalates pressure

Al Jazeera20 May, 20:58

Why has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?

NPR20 May, 21:02

Cuba's Raúl Castro indicted over 1996 fatal downing of two aircraft

danas20 May, 21:05

SAD podigle optužnicu protiv Raula Kastra, Tramp ocenio da vojna eskalacija s Kubom nije potrebna

mkd-mk20 May, 21:43

Трамп: Нема да има ескалација на Куба, нема потреба, местото се распаѓа

klix-ba20 May, 21:48

Trump o Kubi: Imaju sjajne ljude, poznajem mnoge biznismene, ali nemaju šta jesti

balkan-web20 May, 22:00

Trump për Kubën: Regjimi po shembet, s’ka nevojë për përshkallëzim. Ndjekja e Raul Castros, “moment shumë i rëndësishëm”

la-repubblica20 May, 23:00

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The Independent21 May, 00:10

RFK tells schools to cut back on screen time and go back to old textbooks as Trump touts AI for education

le-monde21 May, 00:13

Trump tightens grip on Republican Party in US primaries

The Guardian21 May, 01:00Latest update

Trump news at a glance: US indicts Raúl Castro, ratcheting up Cuba tensions