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1996 aircraft downing incident

Coverage of 1996 aircraft downing incident in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 21 · 20:52 UTCMost recent: May 23 · 10:00 UTC
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  • POLITICSMay 23 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep.

    Cuban official Raul Castro faces federal indictment, sparking regime uncertainty as U.S. pressure intensifies. Congressman Carlos Gimenez highlights Castro's role in the 1996 downing of U.S. humanitarian aircraft and compares the situation to Venezuela, while emphasizing ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Guantanamo Bay.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 20:52 UTCBBC WORLD
    How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment

    The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on charges of murder and other crimes related to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The article examines how Cuban-Americans are responding to this legal action against the former Cuban official.