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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 20th, 2026: U.S. Charges Raúl Castro In 1996 Shootdown & Tehran Warns Of Broader War

May 20, 2026·16 min·5-min readnews briefnews
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  • The U.S. Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue, killing four men.
  • An 11-minute declassified audio recording, allegedly featuring Raul C

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