The US Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft that resulted in four fatalities.China has officially condemned the charges as an abuse of judicial power and reiterated its support for Cuban sovereignty during this time of rising diplomatic tensions.The legal action coincides with increased US military activity in the Caribbean and ongoing economic sanctions that have intensified Cuba’s internal crisis.Officials in Washington confirmed that an arrest warrant has been issued for the former president as part of a wider campaign against foreign government figures.