The Gloves Are Off: US Indictment Signals New Era in Cuba Policy The United States' decision to issue a federal indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro marks a significant escalation of the country's campaign to oust the island nation's communist regime.
This move has been hailed as a long overdue measure of accountability, but it also represents a stark shift in Washington's approach to Cuba policy.
For decades, US administrations have struggled to find an effective strategy for dealing with Havana's authoritarian government.