An arrest warrant has been issued in Florida against Cuba’s former head of state, Raúl Castro. He is accused of ordering the downing of two small aircraft belonging to an exile Cuban organization in 1996. The incident involved planes flown by the organization “Brothers to the Rescue,” which frequently flew over Cuba distributing leaflets. Fourteen people were killed when the planes were shot down by Cuban military aircraft. The warrant was issued by authorities in Florida, which has a significant Cuban-American population. This development marks a significant escalation in tensions between Cuba and the United States, specifically concerning past actions under the Castro regime. It remains unclear how or if Castro will ever face prosecution in Florida.