US Files Murder Conspiracy Charges Against Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro

The US government has filed a lawsuit against former Cuban leader Raul Castro for conspiracy to murder and other crimes related to the 1996 downing of two planes, which resulted in four deaths. Castro, who was the chief of the Cuban armed forces at the time, faces charges including murder and destroying an aircraft. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has denounced the accusations as politically motivated, while US officials emphasize holding accountable those responsible for the deaths of US citizens.