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PoliticsMar 7

U.S. Attorney Forms Working Group to Examine Potential Charges Against Cuban Leaders

Federal prosecutors in Miami have assembled an interagency working group to explore possible criminal charges against Cuban government officials.

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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida has established a working group to examine potential criminal charges against Cuban government leaders, according to multiple media reports.

U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones assembled the interagency team, which includes federal prosecutors and officials from the Treasury Department, State Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, and other federal agencies, the reports indicated.

The initiative comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Cuba's government. President Trump recently commented on Cuba during a CNN interview, stating he is "keeping an eye on Cuba" and predicting that "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."

The working group's specific focus and timeline for potential action remain unclear. The Southern District of Florida has historically handled cases involving Latin American officials and has jurisdiction over matters involving Cuba due to Miami's proximity to the island nation.

Neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Justice Department immediately responded to requests for comment about the reported initiative. The development represents the latest effort by U.S. authorities to increase pressure on Cuban leadership through legal channels.

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