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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 8 MIN

Cuban govt. responds to ex-Pres Castro's historic indictment

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The Cuban government fiercely condemned the U.S. indictment of former President Raúl Castro, labeling it a baseless "political maneuver" designed to manufacture a pretext for U.S. military aggression. The Core of Cuba's ResponseFollowing the announcement by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and official state channels issued a swift, sharp pushback: Denial of Legal Basis: President Díaz-Canel stated on social media that the indictment has "no legal foundation". He accused the Trump administration of lying and distorting historical events.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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