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Watch: Blanche announces indictment against Raúl Castro, 5 others over 1996 downing of planes

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996.

Published May 20, 2026, 6:13 PM

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Watch: Blanche announces indictment against Raúl Castro, 5 others over 1996 downing of planes

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996.

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Watch: Blanche announces indictment against Raúl Castro, 5 others over 1996 downing of planes

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