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US indicts Raúl Castro over downing of planes

US prosecutors announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of civilian planes.
WHO: US prosecutors
WHAT: Announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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