Castro's Day of Reckoning: A Symbolic but Troubling Escalation in US Cuba Tensions The Trump administration has charged Raul Castro and five others with alleged roles in the shooting down of two aircraft over three decades ago, a move that highlights the complex web of historical grievances and current tensions between the United States and Cuba.
The indictment is not unexpected, given the long standing US policy towards Havana, but its timing and implications are worth examining.
The Politics of Prosecution At first glance, the charges against Castro appear to be a straightforward application of justice for victims' families.