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Castro Charged in 1996 Plane Shootdown
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Federal prosecutors have indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for ordering the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes, killing four Americans. The charges include murder and destruction of an aircraft, with five Cuban military pilots also facing charges. The indictment, filed in April, comes amid heightened pressure on Cuba following the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. administration frames this as a move to bring justice, but Cubas President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, condemns it as a political stunt. The charges carry severe penalties, including life in prison or the death penalty, and the situation remains fluid with potential implications for Cuba and further actions by U.S. authorities.
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