# Florida Politics
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Weaponizing the Past: The US Indictment of Raul Castro and the New Era of Judicial Diplomacy
The US Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro for the 1996 shootdown of civilian aircraft, marking a significant escalation in bilateral tensions. The move, while legally complex and unlikely to lead to a trial, serves as a powerful tool for domestic political mobilization and diplomatic pressure.
Cold War Echoes: The Judicial Weaponization of the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Incident
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 94-year-old Raúl Castro over a 1996 shootdown of civilian aircraft, a move that signals a pivot toward using domestic criminal law as a tool for diplomatic pressure. While the legal execution of the case is unlikely due to lack of extradition, the indictment serves as a potent political instrument to mobilize Florida voters and delegitimize the Cuban government.