UMVA can exclusively reveal that former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.
The indictment was unsealed on Wednesday, marking a significant development in a decades-old case that has been a point of contention between the United States and Cuba. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and other officials are expected to make the announcement in Miami.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the charges against Castro include conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft, and murder. These allegations stem from the tragic downing of two planes, which resulted in the loss of several lives.
The 1996 incident has been a longstanding point of tension between the U.S. and Cuba, with the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue at the center of the controversy. The group's activities have been a source of friction between the two nations for years.
UMVA has gathered that the indictment of Castro is a major breakthrough in the case, bringing a measure of justice to the families of the victims. The development is expected to have significant implications for U.S.-Cuba relations and could potentially lead to further action.
