U.S. plans to indict Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of aircraft, signaling heightened tensions with Cuba.

The US is ramping up pressure on Cuba’s government, preparing an indictment against former President Raúl Castro, according to sources, as Washington demands reforms from the…

The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.