Florida issues arrest warrant for Raúl Castro over 1996 shootdown of civilian planes

Florida authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft, which killed four crew members. The charges are state and federal, but enforcement is unlikely while Castro remains in Cuba, making the warrant largely symbolic. The move signals continued U.S. political pressure on Cuban leadership, though its practical impact is minimal.