US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.
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"But [Cubans] need help, as you know. And you talk about a declining country. They are really a nation, a country in decline."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Despite the [US] embargo, sanctions and threats of the use of force, Cuba continues on a path of sovereignty towards its socialist development."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
"If and when there's a time to talk about that, we will, obviously."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
Key People
Bruno Rodriguez is the Foreign Minister of Cuba.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Former CIA Director.
Raúl Castro is a former president of Cuba and a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution.
Ron DeSantis is the Governor of Florida.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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