President Trump accused Cuba of crimes, in the context of a possible indictment of Raúl Castro, following the downing of two civilian planes in 1996.

American President Donald Trump announced a possible indictment of Raúl Castro, the former Cuban leader, in connection with the downing of two civilian planes in 1996, an incident that resulted in four deaths. This action comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Cuba, where the communist regime led by Castro has been in power since 1959. Trump's Department of Justice is using this accusation as part of a broader strategy to target political opponents. Raúl Castro, now 94 years old, was the Minister of Defense at the time of the incident and has remained an influential figure in Cuban politics. Havana has dismissed the threats of an indictment, emphasizing that, despite the embargo and sanctions imposed by the US, Cuba continues on its path of socialist development. The 1996 incident generated international condemnation and led to harsher sanctions from the US, highlighting the complexity of bilateral relations.