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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Plans Possible Indictment Against Raul Castro
Caption: US Plans Possible Indictment Against Raul Castro. A US Justice Department official says the United States is preparing to indict former Cuban president Raul Castro, with reports suggesting the move could happen soon. The case is expected to focus on the 1996 shootdown of aircraft operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that killed four people and sharply escalated tensions between Washington and Havana. Raul Castro, now 94 years old, is the younger brother of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro and previously led Cuba for more than a decade. The possible indictment comes as Donald Trump’s administration continues increasing pressure on Cuba through sanctions and restrictions targeting the island’s economy and fuel supplies. Despite the tensions, Cuba confirmed this week that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Cuban intelligence officials. According to US officials, Washington remains open to economic discussions if Cuba makes what it called “fundamental changes.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,United States Department of Justice,Raul Castro,possible indictment,1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown,Brothers to the Rescue,Fidel Castro,Donald Trump,sanctions on Cuba,John Ratcliffe,Central Intelligence Agency,US-Cuba relations
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