As U.S. President Donald Trump appears poised to announce criminal charges against 94-year-old former Cuban president Raul Castro, analysts say it's likely a symbolic move designed to increase psychological pressure on the small island nation. They don't rule out, however, that it could be a pretext for violence.

The possibility that the Justice Department could indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground.

The Trump administration is escalating its regime change campaign in Cuba.

Move comes as Trump pushes for regime change on communist-ruled island