Reports indicate that the United States is moving toward the possible indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro as diplomatic and economic pressure on Havana continues to intensify.
According to multiple U.S. media outlets, the potential charges relate to a 1996 incident in which Cuban forces shot down two aircraft operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an event that has remained a long-standing point of tension between Washington and Havana.
The proposed indictment, which would still require approval by a grand jury, is part of a broader US legal and political strategy targeting senior figures in Cuba’s former leadership.
The development comes at a time of heightened strain between the two countries, with Washington maintaining strict sanctions that have significantly restricted Cuba’s access to fuel and other essential imports.
Tensions have also increased alongside recent diplomatic activity. U.S. officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, recently held discussions with Cuban representatives in Havana, reportedly offering limited humanitarian assistance in exchange for political and economic reforms.
U.S. leadership has continued to signal a hardline approach toward Cuba, with officials suggesting that further pressure measures could follow if no reforms are implemented.
