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‘Long live Raúl!’ - Castro’s supporters in Cuba rally in his defence
BBC's Will Grant reports from a pro-government demonstration held after the US indictment of the former president.
May 22, 2026US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
May 20, 2026US 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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‘Long live Raúl!’ - Castro’s supporters in Cuba rally in his defence
The Cuban government hosted a rally in support of former president Raúl Castro after the US indicted him over the downing of two civilian airplanes 30 years ago. The charges against him include conspi
US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island’s president condemns charges
President Donald Trump called it a “very big day” after the Justice Department indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian exile group planes, while saying he does not bel
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
The US justice department is reportedly preparing to indict aging Cuban leader Raúl Castro in the coming days over the shooting down of two aircraft three decades ago. The reported charges, which wou