US Plans to Indict Former Cuban President Raul Castro

The US Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges are reportedly linked to the shooting down of two civilian planes over international waters in 1996, an incident that killed four people. The indictment is expected to be announced next Wednesday, according to an official familiar with the matter.

The move comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba, which is facing a severe economic and energy crisis. The CIA director recently made a rare visit to the island. The indictment plan has raised fears among Cubans that the US might use force, though the administration has not signaled any military action.