Florida Secures Warrant for Raúl Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown Case
Florida has secured an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, charging him with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. The warrant is related to the 1996 shootdown of two unarmed Brothers to the Rescue planes over international waters.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, October 19, 2026 —
Florida has secured an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, charging him with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two unarmed Brothers to the Rescue planes over international waters.
The information provided identifies the alleged offense and links the warrant to the downing of the two aircraft. It does not specify when the warrant was issued, which Florida agency or court secured it, or what evidence or allegations support the charge.
Details about Castro’s alleged role in the incident were not provided. The available information also does not say whether he has been arrested, whether Florida has sought his custody, or what procedural steps may follow. No response from Castro or his representatives was included.
The warrant concerns an event in 1996, but the information provided does not describe the circumstances of the shootdown beyond stating that the planes were unarmed and were over international waters. It does not identify the location more precisely or provide details about the people aboard the aircraft.
The charge cited is conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. No additional charges, court filings, hearing dates or other case details were provided. The warrant’s issuance does not, by itself, establish the allegations as proven in court.
Further information about the case, including the issuing authority and the status of any legal proceedings, was not available in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Hoffman on www.wptv.com, see more information here.
