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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,"...
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 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.
Trump to drop controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Castro indictment is 'big step forward' 08:07 Jan. 6 officers sue over Justice Department's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund 03:57 Mother of victim says Raúl Castro is 'not going to get away with it' 04:45 Blanche faces questions over how Castro will stand trial in the U.S. 02:19 How the Raúl Castro indictment compares to the case against Nicolás Maduro 05:10 Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro 05:34 'Anybody can apply':...
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president in latest pressure campaign
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president in latest pressure campaign These sanctions arrive as President Trump has been threatening military action against Cuba - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three other individuals, marking the latest move by the Trump administration to intensify pressure on the island nation's leadership. Havana immediately condemned the action. Among...
Trump’s sanctions on Cuban leaders are ‘pretext’ for military action, says Cuba’s top envoy to US
Trump’s sanctions on Cuban leaders are ‘pretext’ for military action, says Cuba’s top envoy to US She described the situation as ‘a war without bombs’ - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Cuba’s top diplomat to the United States has insisted recent U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a “pretext” for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a military intervention. In an interview Tuesday, Ambassador...
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...
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...
What if Trump invades Cuba? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
When the US indicted Raúl Castro recently, it was another step in the escalating pressure campaign the Trump administration is conducting against Cuba’s communist government. As Cuba’s president warns of a “bloodbath” if the US engages in military action, how are Cubans coping and what outcome are they hoping for? Host Kai Wright speaks with Mónica Baró Sánchez, a Cuban reporter in exile in Miami, and the Guardian’s Cuba correspondent Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana, about what they’re hearing from...