In this archived photograph from Feb. 1, 2016, Raul Castro, then President of Cuba, is present at a treaty signing event alongside the President of France, following discussions held at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images, FILE
Sources with knowledge of the situation suggest that the U.S. might soon reveal a possible criminal accusation against Raul Castro, the prior leader of Cuba.
The inquiry, being conducted in Florida’s Southern District, has primarily focused on the 1996 downing of aircraft piloted by Brothers to the Rescue, a humanitarian organization.
The emergence of a prospective indictment coincides with President Donald Trump’s apparent shift of focus toward Cuba.
In this archived photograph from Feb. 1, 2016, Raul Castro, then President of Cuba, is present at a treaty signing event alongside the President of France, following discussions held at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images, FILE
Earlier in the month, Trump stated, subsequent to the operation in Iran, "Cuba will be addressed next," adding that the U.S. will be "essentially taking control of Cuba in short order."
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Sourse: abcnews.go.com