PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Reactions are coming in from across South Florida following news of the indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro.

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The charges stem from the Cuban Air Force shooting down two Brothers to the Rescue airplanes in February of 1996, an operation that Castro is accused of ordering.

There are also ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, which some fear could lead to military action.

Joining Local 10 News to discuss the indictment and continuing unrest between the nations was John Suarez, the Executive Director at the Center for Free Cuba.

Suarez spoke to Local 10’s Kristi Krueger and Eric Yutzy, and their full conversation can be seen at the top of this page.

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