US Formally Accuses Raúl Castro Amid Escalating Cuba Tensions

The United States formally accused Raúl Castro, Cuba's former president and long-time revolutionary leader, in a significant diplomatic and legal escalation. Live coverage from Cuba documented the latest developments on the island amid the accusation and the ongoing domestic crisis, with the move expected to deepen the already strained US-Cuba relationship following the 2026 energy blockade and prior Justice Department moves toward indicting Castro.