In a move against nations hostile to the US, former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted by the US Department of Justice on Wednesday.
The DOJ acting Attorney General announced the charges at a press conference, noting that Raúl Castro, 94, has been charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, destroying a US-owned aircraft and four counts of murder.
The charges relate to the killing of four US citizens involved in civilian rescue flights in Cuba in 1996.
With the indictment announced, many wonder if Raúl Castro, Fidel Castro's brother, will meet the same fate as Venezuela's former President, Nicolas Maduro, who was captured and brought to the US six years after being indicted.
As a result, a key question on everyone's mind is where Raúl Castro is now.
After his retirement from active politics five years ago, Castro still holds a seat in the Cuban National Assembly and continues to be in Cuba, though his public appearances are limited.
His last appearance was on January 15 this year when he was present with President Miguel Diaz-Canel at a tribute ceremony for the 32 Cuban soldiers killed during the US operation in Venezuela.
The indictment against Raúl Castro was announced by acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, who said, 'The United States and President Trump does not — and will not — forget its citizens.'
