Claudia Sheinbaum protests Raul Castro indictment for plane shootdown: ‘This happened 30 years ago’

Published May 22, 2026 6:24pm ET



Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum protested the U.S. indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over the shootdown of an unarmed civilian aircraft, saying it happened too long ago.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Sheinbaum expressed her displeasure with the Wednesday indictment. Her main gripe appeared to be the timing of the indictment.

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