The Trump administration is set to announce criminal charges against Raul Castro, the former president of Cuba, on May 20, 2020. This decision, confirmed by a US Justice Department official, is based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down planes operated by Cuban exiles, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The announcement will take place in Miami, coinciding with an event honoring the victims of the attack. Castro, who was 94 years old at the time of the announcement, served as Cuba's defense minister during the incident and is the brother of the late Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba. This move is part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to pressure the Cuban government, which it deems corrupt and incompetent, and to advocate for regime change. The administration has been imposing sanctions and threatening countries that provide fuel to Cuba, exacerbating the island's economic struggles. This indictment mirrors the earlier actions taken against former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, highlighting the administration's aggressive stance toward leftist leaders in Latin America.