The United States Department of Justice has formally charged former Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz, aged 94, along with five other individuals, in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two unarmed U.S. civilian aircraft operated by the organization Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR). The charges, announced on May 20, 2026, include serious allegations that could result in the imposition of the death penalty or life imprisonment for those involved. This legal action underscores ongoing tensions between the United States and Cuba, particularly regarding historical incidents involving military actions against U.S. citizens.
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