The U.S. is taking steps to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba and brother of Fidel, in connection with the downing of planes 30 years ago, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The potential indictment — which would need to be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba’s deadly 1996 shootdown of planes operated by humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue.
A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment.
Raúl Castro, then president of Cuba, during a visit to France on Feb. 1, 2016. Chesnot / Getty Images 
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