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Why the U.S. Chose May 20 to Seek Charges Against Raúl Castro

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 20, 2026
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Why the U.S. Chose May 20 to Seek Charges Against Raúl Castro

The choice of this specific date to indict the former president Raúl Castro carries historical echoes from more than a century ago.

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The choice of this specific date to indict the former president Raúl Castro carries historical echoes from more than a century ago.

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May 20, 2026
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Heavy Rain and Floods in China Kill at Least 22

China’s most intense storm this year set off damaging flash floods in seven provinces, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

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May 20, 2026
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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.