America opens a criminal case against former Cuban President Raul Castro

Two informed sources said that the US Department of Justice is expected to announce, today, Wednesday, the opening of a criminal case against former Cuban President Raul Castro, in light of the Trump administration’s escalation of pressure on the socialist government in Cuba.

Federal prosecutors in Miami are preparing to file an indictment related to Castro’s alleged role in shooting down two planes belonging to the “Brothers of Rescue” organization, which was founded by Cuban refugees in Miami, in 1996.

Castro, now 94 years old, was Cuban Defense Minister at the time.

One of the sources said, on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to make public statements before the official announcement, that the expected charges include charges and the destruction of an aircraft.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche and other senior officials in the Department of Justice are expected to participate in a ceremony in Miami, today, Wednesday, to honor the victims of the downing of the two planes.

Today, Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on the Cuban people to demand a free market economy and new leadership, stressing that this would open a new path in relations with the United States.