U.S. federal prosecutors are preparing to file criminal charges against Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba and younger brother of the late revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, according to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation. The move, orchestrated during the final stages of the Trump administration’s tenure, marks a significant escalation in Washington’s long-standing pressure campaign against the Cuban government. Officials allege that the elder statesman facilitated illicit activities linked to the state’s security apparatus, signaling a departure from traditional diplomatic immunity norms for high-ranking foreign officials.
Historical Context of U.S.-Cuba Relations
The relationship between the United States and Cuba has remained fraught with tension since the 1959 revolution. For decades, Washington has maintained a strict economic embargo against the island, citing human rights abuses and the suppression of democratic processes. The Trump administration’s strategy of
