Murder charges for Raul Castro as US-Cuba tensions flare | DW News

At the center of the case is a long-running dispute over the downing of civilian aircraft during tensions between Cuba and exile groups nearly 30 years ago. The renewed legal action highlights a shift in US policy and adds new pressure on Havana at a time of deep economic and political strain. 00:00 US indicts Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown 00:35 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces charges of in Miami 01:29 DW's Washington Correspondant Misha Komadovsky 01:45 Is the case symbolic or legally significant? 02:15 Charges explained: Murder and conspiracy counts 02:52 Could Raul Castro face arrest like Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro? 03:51 Why the Trump administration is acting now For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Cuba #Castro #dwcurrentaffairs