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Raúl Castro makes first public appearance since Trump administration charged him with murder
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro made his first public appearance Friday since the Trump administration charged him with murder over the 1996 shoot-down of planes operated by a Cuban exile group. Castro appeared on state television during an Interior Ministry celebration in Havana, according to Reuters. The appearance came weeks after the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing Castro of playing a role in the downing of two aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile organization...
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members HAVANA: The United States announced new sanctions Thursday (Jun 4) on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its neighbour. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raul Castro, who no longer holds an official position but remains a key power-broker on the island.
Cuba’s Raul Castro makes first public appearance since US charges
Cuba’s Raul Castro makes first public appearance since US charges Cuba’s Raul Castro makes first public appearance since US charges Former Cuban president Raul Castro made his first public appearance in Havana since being indicted by the United States on murder charges linked to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. He was cheered at an event commemorating the Interior Ministry, attended by military officials and Cuba’s Olympic wrestling champion. Published On 6 Jun 2026
Raúl Castro celebrates his 95th birthday but remains mum on US indictment
Raúl Castro celebrates his 95th birthday but remains mum on US indictment He has made sporadic public appearances since announcing his retirement from politics - Bookmark Raúl Castro marked his 95th birthday Wednesday, a significant milestone for a man still helping lead one of the world's last communist countries. Despite his formal political retirement, he remains central to rising tensions with the United States, which recently indicted him. Known as the "hero of the Republic of Cuba,"...
US sanctions Cuban president and Castro relatives in latest pressure campaign
US sanctions Cuban president and Castro relatives in latest pressure campaign US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on the island in recent months and has discussed taking the country over. The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbor. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former...
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
The United States announced new sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbor. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raul Castro, who no longer holds an official position but remains a key power-broker on the island.
US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family members
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says anyone providing services to listed entities ‘is at risk of sanctions themselves’The United States has announced fresh economic sanctions on Cuba’s president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington’s latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbour. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raúl Castro, who no longer holds an official position but remains a key figure...
US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family members
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says anyone providing services to sanctioned actors ‘is at risk of sanctions themselves’The United States has announced fresh economic sanctions on Cuba’s president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington’s latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbour. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raúl Castro, who no longer holds an official position but remains a key...
Castro's indictment references a network of Cuban spies. Who were they?
The spy network that fed Castro intel ahead of plane downing at heart of murder charges Sun 31 May 2026 at 1:02pm In the early hours of September 12, 1998, FBI agents crashed through the doors of several Miami homes and arrested 10 people. Prosecutors alleged they made up part of a Cuban spy ring codenamed La Red Avispa, which translates to The Wasp Network. While their criminal trials were long-running and controversial in the early 2000s, the world had largely moved on from their story.
US charges Raúl Castro with murder
The US justice department has unveiled criminal charges against the former Cuban president, Raúl Castro. The accusations against the 94-year-old include conspiracy and four counts of murder. They stem from a 1996 incident in which Cuban military jets shot down two planes flown by Miami-based Cuban exiles.