Cuba acquires more than 300 attack drones as tensions with US rise: Report

Francis Suarez, the president of Alpha Wave Global, has raised eyebrows by pointing out Cuba’s serious acquisition of over 300 attack drones sourced from Russia and Iran, particularly noteworthy given the country’s ongoing energy crisis. He noted that Cuba has long been utilized as a spy outpost, sitting just 90 miles away from the U.S. coastline, while also collaborating with countries like China and Russia. Suarez has called for persistent pressure on the Cuban regime.

In related news, there’s word that the Justice Department plans to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro on Wednesday, according to sources who have shared details with Fox News Digital. There’s also a scheduled press conference in Miami linked to Castro’s indictment, confirmed by a law enforcement official.

When asked if Castro would indeed face charges, Emily Covington, the director of the Justice Department’s Office of Public Affairs, refrained from commenting, saying the department “does not comment on rumors.” Raul Castro, aged 94, is the younger brother of the late Fidel Castro and held the presidency in Cuba from 2008 to 2018.

The indictment, should it proceed, would require approval from a federal grand jury. The White House has deferred inquiries on this matter to the Department of Justice.

Reports indicate that the DOJ announced on Tuesday that the Miami press conference would coincide with a memorial service for victims of an incident known as the 1996 Rescue Murder.

Interestingly, a meeting last Thursday saw CIA Director John Ratcliffe engaging with officials from Cuba’s Interior Ministry, which could be relevant to the discussions of potential charges against Castro.

During that meeting in Havana, Ratcliffe interacted with several Cuban officials, and relayed President Trump’s intent regarding economic and security discussions contingent on Cuba’s willingness to enact significant reforms.

President Trump has previously made light comments regarding U.S. intervention in Cuba, suggesting action could happen “almost immediately.” He remarked, “Cuba has a problem. Let’s get one thing done first. I want to get the job done.”