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Former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted in US | DW News

May 21, 2026 1 min
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The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes.

The U.S. government has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by exiles, an incident that resulted in four deaths, including three Americans. The Cuban government has strongly rejected these charges, framing the indictment as a politically motivated move.

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