Why Is the U.S. Going After Raúl Castro Now?

About this episode

The episode discusses the indictment of Raúl Castro and its implications for U.S.-Cuba relations amidst various political pressures.

In today’s episode, we break down the Raúl Castro indictment, the mounting pressure inside Cuba, and why migration, Florida politics, and great-power competition are reshaping the future of U.S.–Cuba strategy. Get Mindful Sparkling Water By Shawn Ryan Here: https://www.amazon.com/Sparkling-Carbonated-Electrolytes-Sweeteners-Unflavored/dp/B0FPT6YPXX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Adams

Topics covered

• Raúl Castro indictment
• Cuba politics
• U.S.-Cuba strategy
• migration
• Florida politics
• great-power competition

Keywords

• Raúl Castro
• Cuba
• U.S.-Cuba strategy
• migration
• Florida politics
• great-power competition

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Places: Cuba, U.S., Florida

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