Raúl Castro expected to be indicted in plane shootdown amid Miami event honoring victims
Castro's indictment announcement coincides with a U.S. Department of Justice event at Miami's Freedom Tower honoring the victims.
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Castro's indictment announcement coincides with a U.S. Department of Justice event at Miami's Freedom Tower honoring the victims.
The action reportedly stems from the shootdown of two airplanes belonging to the group Brothers to the Rescue 30 years ago over international waters.
Cuban Americans in Little Havana called the reported effort to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown a long-overdue step toward justice and accountability for the four men killed.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
The U.S. is reportedly taking steps to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown as unrest and blackout-fueled protests continue across Cuba.
Nearly 30 years after Cuba shot down two Brothers to the Rescue planes, U.S. officials are reportedly exploring possible charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro as Washington and Havana simultaneously move closer to a potential $100 million aid agreement amid Cuba’s worsening economic crisis.
The U.S.'s strategy regarding Cuba has divided opinions in South Florida, with some saying the people need the aid and others arguing any help will only benefit the regime.
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Despite the rain, crowds gathered in downtown Miami to demand a free Cuba and the release of political prisoners, as community leaders and activists call for an end to the Castro regime.
Three Panamanian citizens detained in Cuba have been released, but seven remain behind bars. Meanwhile, dozens gather at Miami’s Bayfront Park—joined by artists, civic, and spiritual leaders—to demand the liberation of Cuba and freedom for all political prisoners. CBS News Miami reports live from the scene, where the call for justice grows stronger despite the rain.
Stephen Maugeri shares a preview of the rallies and what attendees are focused on.
The small island nation, 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in American foreign policy for nearly 70 years. As President Trump talks of "taking Cuba," tensions between Washington and Havana have outlived even the late dictator Fidel Castro.
Both opponents and supporters of the amendment have mixed feelings about its language.
The Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes have opened preseason training camps as they prepare for the start of the 2026 football season.
See the best photos as the Miami Hurricanes begin preseason camp and prepare for the 2026 college football season.
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See the best photos as the Miami Dolphins open training camp and prepare for the 2026 NFL season.
Both opponents and supporters of the amendment have mixed feelings about its language.
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