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.
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00:35 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces charges of in Miami
01:29 DW’s Washington Correspondant Misha Komadovsky
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02:15 Charges explained: Murder and conspiracy counts
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