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Raúl Castro Charged in 1996 Plane Downing
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Federal prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro, who was Cubas defense minister in 1996, with murder and destroying an aircraft in connection with the downing of two small planes flown by the Brothers to the Rescue exile group. This move is part of increased pressure on the Cuban government, following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the implementation of blockades causing shortages on the island. The incident, which occurred when the Brothers to the Rescue group flew over Havana and dropped leaflets, resulted in the deaths of all four men on board. While Castro is unlikely to be brought to the U.S., this indictment is seen as a significant symbolic move to apply pressure and potentially gain concessions.
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