Cuba braces for possible U.S. military action as uncertainty follows Castro indictment - Kevin Maimann - News - World - | 9 hours ago

Former Cuban president Raúl Castro will be "keeping his head down," experts say, as questions swirl over whether the U.S. plans to take him by force and bring him to American soil to face charges over an incident from three decades ago. Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against Castro Wednesday in the 1996 downing of two small planes flown by Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.

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Trump calls Castro charges big moment but says no need for escalation - An unsealed indictment accused Castro and others of murder, conspiracy to kill Americans and destruction of aircraft. 20/05/2026

Euronews - World - 8 minutes ago

'America Does Not Forget': Trump DOJ's CHILLING Cuba Warning After Raul Castro Announcement -- U.S. federal prosecutors have announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of civilian aircraft operated by a Miami-based exile group. U.S. Acting Attorney General said the case includes charges related to destruction of aircraft and four counts of murder tied to the deaths of Armando Alejandre Jr., Carlos Alberto Costa, Mario Manuel de la Peña and Pablo Morales. Watch

Times of India - Top Stories - 10 minutes ago

Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address -- Ra l Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday. -- May 20

Raúl Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday.

CBS News - Top Stories - 22 minutes ago

Russia promises 'active support' for Cuba as US presses Castro regime

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

U.S. Indicts Raul Castro for Plane Shootdown 30 Years Ago As Trump Boosts Pressure on Cuba

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Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution

Toronto Star - World - 44 minutes ago

US charges Cuba's ex-leader Raul Castro with murder as pressure builds

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Why the U.S. indicted Cuba's Raul Castro -- The U.S. indictment against Cuba's former leader Ra l Castro comes as President Trump weighs intervention on the island. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Exclusive - Cubans Launch 'SOS Trump' Campaign Asking White House for Help Ending Regime

Breitbart - World - 1 hour ago

How Brothers to the Rescue, an exile group that helped thousands flee Cuba, led to Raúl Castro's indictment

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US indicts Ra l Castro over downed 1996 flights -- Speed Read -- The 94-year-old former president is the brother of Fidel Castro

The Week - US News - 2 hours ago

Cuban President Rejects Indictment Against Raul Castro, Says It Seeks To 'Justify' Military Aggression

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Former Cuban president Raúl Castro charged with murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals, and more. Follow live updates.

The murder and conspiracy charges Castro is facing carry a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life in prison upon conviction.

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 hours ago

US indicts Ra l Castro over downed 1996 flights - Speed Read - The 94-year-old former president is the brother of Fidel Castro - Speed Read

The Week - World - 2 hours ago

New era -- Cubans hope US indictment of Castro ushers in collapse of entire regime: 'If there has to be blood, we're prepared'

Cuban dissidents said they welcomed the US indictment against Raul Castro, and were bracing for the government's fall

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

US charges former Cuban President Castro with murder in new indictment - Trump called the indictment of Castro a "very big moment" but dismissed plans of the US taking military action on the island nation as they had with Venezuela in recent months. 21/05/2026

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

US-Cuba tensions: Washington indicts former president Raul Castro for conspiracy and murder

The US is ramping up pressure on Cuba, after months of threatening military action and regime change as well as expanding sanctions and the imposition of a fuel blockade, all aimed at speeding up economic collapse on the Communist island. This time, the Trump administration is going after former Cuban President Raul Ca

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Politics & Government -- Cuban exiles celebrate Raúl Castro indictment

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MS NOW's Rhodes: Absurd to Indict Castro 'for Something That Happened More than 30 Years Ago', They're Not Why Cuba's Poor

Breitbart - Politics - 3 hours ago

The Latest: US indictment of former President Raúl Castro raises pressure on Cuba

The Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles is escalating pressure on the island’s socialist government. Meanwhile,

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Who Is Raul Castro, the Recently Indicted Cuban Politician?

Raul Castro was charged with the 1996 killing of four people on a humanitarian mission.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

NPR - World - 4 hours ago

Rubio SENDS MESSAGE to Cuba after Castro indicted

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Cuban Americans react to the indictment

NBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Cuban Americans React to US Indictment of Raúl Castro

NBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Mosque shooting suspects influenced by incel rage and Raúl Castro indicted: Morning Rundown

Plus, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin warns against giving compensation to Jan. 6 rioters through the Trump administration’s new “anti-weaponization” fund.

NBC News - US News - 5 hours ago

Who is Raúl Castro and why is the US now accusing him of conspiracy

Euronews - World - 5 hours ago

A U.S. grand jury indicts Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president in 4 murders

NPR - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

China, Russia Back Cuba After US Indicts Raúl Castro

Beijing and Moscow jointly condemned the U.S.'s threats and sanctions against Cuba.

Newsweek - World - 6 hours ago

TODAY'S INTERNATIONAL story - US indicts Ra l Castro over downed 1996 flights - What happenedThe Justice Department yesterday unsealed criminal charges accusing former Cuban President Ra l Castro of murder and conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens. The indictment, approved by a grand jury last month, stems from Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by the anti-communist Cuban e...

The Week - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Marco Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address - Addressing the Cuban people directly in Spanish, Rubio accused the country's communist leadership of theft, corruption and oppression. 20/05/2026

Euronews - World - 7 hours ago

Why has the US indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro? -- James Trapani, Western Sydney University

The Conversation - World - 8 hours ago

Trump Says No Escalation With Cuba After US Indicts Raúl Castro

Castro was charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, two counts of destruction of aircraft, and four counts of murder.

Epoch Times - World - 9 hours ago

World News -- U.S. levels criminal charges against ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro -- The U.S. charged ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro, 94, accusing him of responsibility for the1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes.

UPI - World - 9 hours ago

Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on? -- BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

BBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

BBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

US charges former Cuban president with murder as pressure builds

The United States on Wednesday indicted Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on murder charges, fueling speculation that President Donald Trump will try to topple the communist state.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 10 hours ago

U.S. announces indictment of Cuba's Raúl Castro; Trump nabs more primary election wins

Several Trump-backed candidates won their primaries yesterday, including Ed Gallrein, who defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky in one of the most contentious races of the cycle.

NBC News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades

Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 13 hours ago

U.S. grand jury indicts Raúl Castro, former Cuban president

NPR - World - 13 hours ago

Florida Rep. Díaz-Balart says Castro indictment brings justice to 4 killed Cuban Americans

NBC News - US News - 13 hours ago

Tom Llamas asks acting AG Todd Blanche about the 'smoking gun' in Castro case

NBC News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Castro indictment is 'big step forward'

NBC News - US News - 14 hours ago

Himes on Raul Castro: He Might Have Broken Law, Trump Admin. Did 'Illegal Actions' on 'Drug Runners'

Breitbart - Politics - 14 hours ago

Raul Castro indicted by US prosecutors over deadly 1996 aircraft attack

Former Cuban president Raul Castro has been indicted by United States federal prosecutors over the 1996 downing of two aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The...

International The News - World - 15 hours ago

Day in Photos: Montenegro Marks Independence, Raúl Castro Indicted, and Academy Commencement Ceremony

A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.

Epoch Times - US News - 15 hours ago

US indicts ex-Cuban President Raul Castro on murder charges

Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports on the Justice Department indicting former Cuban President Raul Castro on murder charges tied to the 1996 downing of civilian planes that killed multiple Americans on 'Special Report.'

Fox News - Politics - 16 hours ago

DOJ charges Castro with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, murder and destruction of aircraft

NBC News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

What to Know About the Raúl Castro Indictment

Charges in the 1996 shootdown of two planes, killing four people, carry a maximum penalty of death or life in prison. The former Cuban leader is 94.

Epoch Times - US News - 17 hours ago

Justice Department charges Raul Castro with murder

NBC News - World - 17 hours ago

Cubans hope US indictment of Castro ushers in collapse of entire regime: 'If there has to be blood, we're prepared'

Cuban dissidents said they welcomed the US indictment against Raul Castro, and were bracing for the government's fall

New York Post - World - 17 hours ago

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 shoot down of civilian planes

Tampa Bay Times - Politics - 17 hours ago

U.S. announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 downing of aircraft

The Trump administration is expected to announce a criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 18 hours ago

US Indictment of Raúl Castro Sets Stage for Venezuela-Style Action in Cuba

"There is an inevitability of some form of action if the threats and the saber rattling don't work," one analyst told Newsweek.

Newsweek - World - 18 hours ago

Raúl Castro's indictment marks important new chapter for the U.S. and Cuba: From the Politics Desk

NBC News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Raúl Castro indictment brings back history of Cuba's downing of U.S. civilian planes

Three decades ago, Cuba shot down two Brothers to the Rescue planes, killing four Cuban Americans and drawing swift condemnation from the U.S. and the international community.

NBC News - World - 18 hours ago

Politics & Government - 'Guided by God': Cuban exiles celebrate Raúl Castro indictment - Authorities announced the move during a press conference at the Freedom Tower. By Francisco Alvarado

Miami New Times - US News - 19 hours ago

'Guided by God': Cuban exiles celebrate Raúl Castro indictment

Miami New Times - Politics - 19 hours ago

U.S. Indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for Murder of Americans 30 Years Ago

Breitbart - World - 19 hours ago

Trump DOJ indicts Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of US civilian planes

Washington Examiner - US News - 19 hours ago

Trump says 'we're freeing up Cuba' following Raul Castro indictment

Washington Examiner - US News - 19 hours ago

Inside the Brothers to the Rescue attack that led to Castro indictment

Independent UK - US News - 20 hours ago

Former Cuban President Raul Castro indicted for murder by US

Independent UK - US News - 20 hours ago

'There won't be escalation': Donald Trump reacts to Raúl Castro DOJ indictment over 1996 civilian plane shootdown

Times of India - US News - 20 hours 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.

SBS - Politics - 20 hours ago

Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US

Tulsa World - US News - 20 hours ago

How Florida politicians, candidates are reacting to Raul Castro's indictment

Tampa Bay Times - Politics - 20 hours ago

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment -- Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

BBC News - US News - 20 hours 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...

Daily Sabah - World - 21 hours ago

Trump administration charges Cuba's Raul Castro with murder

This sets the stage for Castro to potentially be brought to the US to face trial in the way President Nicolas Maduro was abducted from Venezuela

Middle East Eye - US News - 21 hours ago

Will Raúl Castro's indictment over 1996 shooting down of civilian planes push US and Cuba closer to war?

Times of India - World - 21 hours ago

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro indicted on murder charges in U.S.

Acting U.S. Attorney-General Todd Blanche on Wednesday announced that former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in the United States on murder charges, in a major escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the island's communist government.

The Globe and Mail - World - 21 hours ago

US indicts former Cuban president as pressure builds

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

Raul Castro indicted: What's next for Cuba?

Russia Today - World - 21 hours ago

US brings criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted

Tulsa World - US News - 21 hours ago

US Announces Charges Against Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro in 1996 Aircraft Shootdown

Military.com - US News - 21 hours ago

Blanche faces questions over how Castro will stand trial in the U.S.

NBC News - World - 22 hours ago

DOJ indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro

ABC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

DOJ indicts Raúl Castro over fatal 1996 civilian planes' shooting

NBC News - Politics - 22 hours ago

Who is Raúl Castro? US indicts former Cuban president over fatal 1996 civilian plane shooting

Times of India - World - 22 hours ago

US announces charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in 1996 downing of planes

The Advocate - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Rubio Calls on Cubans to Reject Communist Leadership

Epoch Times - US News - 22 hours ago

Cuban president condemns indictment against Raúl Castro, accuses US of lying and manipulating 1996 events

Cuban president condemns indictment against Raúl Castro, accuses US of lying and manipulating 1996 events.

Bay to Bay News - World - 22 hours ago

U.S. Announces Criminal Case Against Former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

U.S. indicts Cuba's Ra l Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996 -- Former Cuban leader Ra l Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 - an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.

Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.

CBS News - World - 23 hours ago

What we know about the Cuban exiles' group at the heart of Raúl Castro's indictment

Potential indictment tied to 1996 shootdown of two planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue, a Miami-based group

The Globe and Mail - World - 23 hours ago

U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro, as Trump Eyes Military Intervention in Cuba

The Justice Department indicted Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes that killed four people.

Newsweek - World - 23 hours ago

US Charges Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Killing of Americans

Castro was charged with the murder of three U.S. citizens in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue incident.

Epoch Times - US News - 23 hours ago

Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro indicted in U.S. on murder charges

Trump has been pushing for regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s communists have been in charge since his late brother led a revolution in 1959

The Globe and Mail - World - 23 hours ago

Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro Indicted In The U.S. Over Downing Of Two Civilian Planes In The 1990s

Former Cuban leader Raul Castro was indicted in the U.S. on Wednesday over the downing of two civilian planes in the 1990s.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in U.S.

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.

CNBC - Politics - 23 hours ago

Florida reps hint at potential capture of Castro: 'Time for you to leave'

Tampa Bay Times - Politics - 23 hours ago

Former Cuban president Raul Castro indicted by US as Washington pushes for regime change

Brother of revolutionary leader Fidel served as Caribbean nation’s defence minister before assuming presidency in 2008

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Former Cuban President Castro indicted in US

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Rubio Pitches 'New Relationship' to Cubans Amid Looming Castro Indictment

Marco Rubio has said the U.S. is offering to help Cuba "alleviate the current crisis" and "build a better future."

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Rubio says Cuban leaders are 'standing in the way' in message on country's independence day

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

U.S. To Indict Cuba's Raúl Castro For Downing Of Civilian Planes In 1996: Report

The U.S. is expected to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday for the downing of two civilian planes in 1996.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

'US is offering to help': Rubio posts Spanish-language video addressing Cubans

Times of India - US News - 1 day ago

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Apple Valley News Now - US News - 1 day ago

Trump admin readies Raul Castro indictment as fatal shootdown case resurfaces: sources

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Fidel Castro's daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it

Apple Valley News Now - World - 1 day ago

Canadian miner Sherritt International stops plan to dissolve Cuban joint venture

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The View's Joy Behar slams Mark Cuban after Trump meeting as she clashes with co-hosts for backing president's pharmacy venture: 'You are so naive'

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U.S. Sanctions Top Cuban Officials, Hints at Future Action to Protect Cubans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday announced U.S. sanctions against 11 top members of Cuba's communist Castro regime.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Sherritt halts plan to dissolve Cuban nickel mining joint venture

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Cuban president warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks as tension rises

Washington Examiner - World - 2 days ago

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Russia Today - US News - 3 days ago

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US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro over 1996 aircraft incident: DOJ

The U.S. is preparing to indict Cuba’s Raul Castro, a Department of Justice official said Thursday. The timing of the potential indictment, which would...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say

New York Daily News - World - 6 days ago

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Concerns grow as Jamaica ends Cuban medical programme

Terminating the decades-old programme that brought hundreds of Cuban medical personnel to its shores is an unusual move, especially for a programme that had been running smoothly for 50 years.

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