Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
The indictment is in connection with the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles.
It comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on the island’s socialist government.
President Trump said the United States is “freeing up Cuba” and ruled out escalation.
Renata Castro, founding member of Florida-based immigration law firm USA 4 ALL, joined News4Jax anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show. She says the legal action carries immense historic, symbolic, and geopolitical implications for Florida and the Cuban American community.
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