US Indictment Threats Against Raul Castro Spark Tensions in Havana and Washington The United States' decision to seek an indictment against Cuba's former president Raul Castro has set off a chain reaction of diplomatic tensions between the two countries, further straining their already complicated relations.
This move comes at a time when the US Cuba relationship is marked by growing unease over issues such as human rights abuses and corruption allegations.
Background on US Cuba Relations The history between the United States and Cuba is complex and characterized by periods of intense hostility punctuated by fleeting moments of rapprochement.