Florida authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raul Castro related to the 1996 downing of two aircraft belonging to the Brothers to the Rescue organization. The incident occurred over international waters and resulted in the deaths of all four people on board the planes. Florida officials are citing the incident as a violation of state law, despite Cuba maintaining it acted in self-defense against what it perceived as a threat. The warrant seeks Castro's arrest should he ever travel to the United States. This action represents a symbolic move given the lack of extradition treaties between the United States and Cuba. The case remains a contentious issue between the two nations, with differing accounts of the events leading to the downing of the planes over the Straits of Florida. Further details can be found at RT.com.