The Trump administration is turning up the heat on Cuba. Federal prosecutors just indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro over his alleged role in the 1996 shoot‑down of two Brothers to the Rescue planes. It’s the latest move in a broader pressure campaign, as Washington tightens sanctions and Cuba faces growing economic hardship.
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0:00 Castro indicted over 1996 shooting
1:22 William LeoGrande, Professor of government
2:40 Pursuing politics through judicial system
4:44 Is US responsible for Cuba’s problems?
6:45 US and Cuban officials in discussions?
8:57 How indictment is a factor of US politics
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