An arrest warrant has been issued for former Cuban President Raúl Castro regarding the 1996 downing of two United States aircraft. At the time of the incident, Castro served as the Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, leading to investigations into his potential involvement. Four individuals lost their lives when the planes were shot down over international waters near Cuba. The warrant stems from this event and seeks to hold Castro accountable for the deaths. Authorities are investigating the extent of his participation in the decision to attack the planes. This escalation marks a significant development in the ongoing legal fallout from the 1996 incident concerning Cuban airspace. The case raises complex questions of sovereignty and international law.