VIDEO RELEASE: Senator Moody, Acting Attorney General of the United States Blanche Slam Cuban Communists and Unseal Indictment of Castro Regime

Home How Can I Help? News Contact Us Share Your Opinion Federal Nominations Scheduling Request About Search for: Home How Can I Help? News Contact Us Share Your Opinion Federal Nominations Scheduling Request About All News VIDEO RELEASE: Senator Moody, Acting Attorney General of the United States Blanche Slam Cuban Communists and Unseal Indictment of Castro Regime May 20, 2026 MIAMI, Fla. —On a day long awaited by Florida’s Cuban exiles, Senator Ashley Moody along with Acting Attorney General of the United States Todd Blanche unsealed the indictment against Raul Castro, brother of Fidel Castro and former leader of the Cuban Communist regime. Castro is charged with murder and conspiracy to kill U.S. Nationals for involvement in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue murders. Senator Moody is a fierce supporter of a free Cuba and has introduced legislation to cut off the regime’s corrupt revenue streams: “Today’s indictment is a rightful step toward justice. This represents a resounding message that Cuban communism is not welcome in the Free State of Florida. For decades, the families and victims of the Cuban American community have waited for accountability for the terror inflicted by the Castros, especially regarding the Brothers to the Rescue murders. The voices of freedom-loving Cubans have been heard, I am thankful to work alongside Acting Attorney General Blanche, Florida Attorney General Uthmeier, and everyone who played a role in bringing this indictment forward,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Today at the Freedom Tower in Miami, Attorney General Blanche unsealed the Castro indictment for the former Communist leader’s role in the Brothers to the Rescue tragedy. The Freedom Tower is a beacon for those forced from their homes by a Communist dictatorship. Thirty years ago, Raul Castro allegedly made the order for Cuban fighter jets to fire upon unarmed civilian planes piloted by Brothers to the Rescue volunteers who were bringing relief supplies for Cubans fleeing the Communist regime, killing four men. Castro is now charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. Nationals, two counts of destruction of aircraft, and four counts of murder. Senator Moody is working to hold the Cuban Communist regime accountable for the injustices inflicted on their people. As Florida’s Attorney General, Moody urged then-President Biden to stop enabling the regime’s interests through the loosening of certain banking restrictions. Now as Senator, Moody cosponsored the DEMOCRACIA Act , which would institute severe sanctions and unprecedented financial pressure on the regime. View full Senator Moody’s full speech here . # # # Join the Newsletter Email Address First Name Last Name Follow Follow Follow Follow Copyright 2024 Follow Follow Follow Follow Usage Policy PDF Help Privacy Policy Senate.gov