Cuban President Denounces US Indictment of Raul Castro as Politically Motivated
Raúl Castro's US indictment ‘political move with no legal basis’, says Cuban president
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the US indictment of former leader Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two planes, labeling it a politically motivated act without legal merit. The indictment escalates tensions between Cuba and the US, with Castro's influence still felt in Cuba's political landscape.
- 01The indictment relates to the February 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft by Cuba, resulting in the deaths of four people.
- 02Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that this is the first time in nearly 70 years that senior Cuban leadership has been charged in the US for violent acts against American citizens.
- 03Díaz-Canel accused the US of fabricating charges to justify military aggression against Cuba.
- 04The US Department of Justice has filed to unseal the indictment against Raúl Castro and five others in a federal court in Florida.
- 05Raúl Castro, who turns 95 next month, succeeded Fidel Castro and served as Cuba's President until 2018.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has publicly denounced the recent indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro by the United States, calling it a 'political move with no legal basis.' The indictment, announced by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, relates to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft operated by the Florida-based group Brothers to the Rescue, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals. This incident has been a longstanding point of contention between Cuba and the US, particularly during Castro's tenure as defense minister. Díaz-Canel asserted that the charges are part of a broader US strategy to justify military aggression against Cuba. Blanche emphasized that this indictment marks a significant moment, as it is the first time in nearly 70 years that senior Cuban leadership has faced charges in the US for violent actions resulting in American casualties. The US Department of Justice is seeking to unseal the indictment against Castro and five others in a Florida federal court. Although Raúl Castro no longer holds formal power, he remains a significant figure in Cuban politics.
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The indictment could heighten tensions between Cuba and the US, impacting diplomatic relations and potentially affecting the Cuban government's internal stability.
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