HAVANA: Cubans expressed their shock and indignation after the US indicted ex-president Raul Castro on murder charges, a stunning new step in President Trump’s pressure on the communist state.

The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for an attack on a humanitarian group more than 30 years ago.

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

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

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