US Expected to Announce Criminal Case Against Raúl Castro
The Trump administration is escalating pressure on Cuba with federal prosecutors in Miami preparing an indictment against the former president.
The U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce a criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro this week, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors in Miami are preparing an indictment as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the Cuban government.
The move signals an aggressive posture toward Havana at a moment when U.S.-Cuba relations have already grown tense. Castro, who led Cuba from 2008 to 2018 and handed off power to Miguel Díaz-Canel, has been a controversial figure in Washington for decades. The indictment, if announced, represents a significant escalation in policy.
For Canadian readers, the Castro case matters because it reflects shifting American foreign policy toward Latin America—and because Cuba remains a top destination for Canadian tourists. Changes in U.S. pressure on Havana can ripple into travel, trade, and regional stability in ways that affect Canadians directly. The announcement is expected Wednesday.