Justice · Florida, United States · United States of America · October 19, 2026

Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuba's Raúl Castro

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 19, 3:48 PM ET

Florida issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, mirroring a federal indictment from May as Washington steps up pressure on Havana.

Why it matters

The move signals a hardening US stance toward Cuba's government.

Background

Raúl Castro succeeded his brother Fidel and remains influential in Cuba. US-Cuba relations have been hostile for decades.

Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 19, 3:48 PM ET

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