Source: Fox News
Summary
The US Department of Justice is expected to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. A press conference is scheduled in Miami, where Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, US Attorney Jason Reding Quinones, and other officials will attend. The potential charges against Castro come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials last Thursday. Castro, 94, served as Cuba’s president from 2008 to 2018. The indictment would require approval from a federal grand jury.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
A press conference is scheduled in Miami, with a ceremony to honor the victims of the Brothers to the Rescue Murders of 1996. The incident became a major flashpoint in US-Cuba relations. The potential charges against Castro come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials. Trump has joked about the US “taking over” Cuba. The indictment would be a significant development in US-Cuba relations.
The ceremony to honor the victims of the Brothers to the Rescue Murders of 1996 is a familiar ritual in US-Cuba relations. It’s a moment to revisit a painful incident and reiterate the US stance. The potential indictment of Raul Castro adds a new layer to this ritual, as the US seeks to hold him accountable for past actions.
Author: Evan Null
