# Sovereign Immunity

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.