Following criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro related to a 1996 incident, Cuba is bracing for potential U.S. military action. Experts believe Castro will remain low-profile amidst the uncertainty.

<img alt="A row of officials stand around a podium" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/7453e5d3-af8f-4b1a-a4c0-0af4429ca05a,1779320311418/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C266%2C5101%2C2869%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Audience members give a standing ovation as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, center, speaks at an event where federal prosecutors announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based ex...