U.S. to indict Raúl Castro

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly finalizing a criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, the former President of Cuba and brother of the late Fidel Castro.

The charges are believed to be linked to the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft operated by the Brothers to the Rescue organization.

This legal action follows a rare visit to Havana by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who delivered a message emphasizing that future engagement with the U.S. is contingent on significant political and economic reforms.

The move signals a major escalation in the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-led island.