The Weight of History: Raúl Castro's Indictment and the Long Shadow of Cuban American Tensions The US government has indicted Raúl Castro, Cuba's former leader, on charges of murder and conspiracy to kill US nationals in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes flown by the Brothers to the Rescue group.
The indictment marks a significant escalation in the ongoing pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
The incident occurred on February 24, 1996, when Cuban MiG 29 fighter jets shot down two Cessnas operated by Brothers to the Rescue, killing three US citizens and one green card holder.