US Federal Prosecutors Formally Indict Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro

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Federal prosecutors in Florida officially unsealed indictments against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others on Wednesday. Citing Reuters, Friday (22/5/2026), these charges relate to the incident of the shooting down of two civilian aircraft by the Cuban military 30 years ago, where the official announcement was made by officials at a press conference in Miami. The federal criminal charges against the now 94-year-old Castro--brother of the late Fidel Castro and widely seen as one of the most powerful figures in Cuba--mark a new escalation in the Donald Trump administration's pressure campaign against the Cuban government. Castro himself served as president of Cuba from 2008 to 2018 and as a high-ranking official in the country's Communist Party from 2011 to 2021.[1]

Castro was indicted in Miami on April 23 on one count of conspiracy to murder a U.S. citizen, four counts of murder, and two counts of aircraft destruction. A judge later granted prosecutors' request to open the 20-page indictment on Wednesday. The charges focus on the Cuban air force's decision to shoot down two civilian airliners flown by the Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue in February 1996, killing four people. The indictment states that the planes were outside Cuban airspace at the time of the shootings. The five other named defendants are identified as Cuban fighter pilots, including one originally charged in connection with the shootings more than two decades ago. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche strongly affirmed the government's commitment to justice for the victims. The U.S. side assured the victims that it would not allow this case to languish. "For nearly 30 years, the families of the four murdered Americans have been waiting for justice," Blanche said.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Tok! Mantan Presiden Ini Dihukum Amerika, Disebut Terlibat Pembunuhan", www.cnbcindonesia.com, 22 Mei 2026, Diakses pada tanggal 28 Mei 2026, Link: https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20260522073107-4-736882/tok-mantan-presiden-ini-dihukum-amerika-disebut-terlibat-pembunuhan

2. Ibid.

Prabowo Announced the Regulation on the Governance of Natural Resource Commodity Exports

 

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President Prabowo Subianto announced the issuance of a Government Regulation on the Governance of Natural Resource Commodity Exports as a strategic step to strengthen the supervision and governance of national commodity exports. This was conveyed by the President at the Plenary Session of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) at the Nusantara Building of the MPR/DPR/DPD RI, Jakarta, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Through this policy, the President stated that commodity export sales must be carried out through state-owned enterprises (BUMN) appointed by the government as sole exporters. This policy will begin with three strategic commodities: palm oil, coal, and ferro alloys.[1]

"We are mandating that all of our natural resource sales, starting with palm oil, coal, and ferro alloys, be conducted through state-owned enterprises (BUMN) designated by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia as sole exporters. This means that the proceeds from each export sale will be passed on by the government-appointed BUMN to the business actors managing these activities. This can be considered a marketing facility," said the President. According to the President, the main objective of this policy is to strengthen supervision and monitoring of natural resource commodity exports. Furthermore, this policy is also aimed at eradicating underpayments or under-invoicing, transfer pricing, and foreign exchange embezzlement from exports in order to optimize state revenues. "This policy will optimize tax revenues and state revenues from the management and sale of our natural resources," he said.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Presiden Prabowo Terbitkan PP Tata Kelola Ekspor SDA, Tegaskan Kekayaan Alam Harus untuk Kemakmuran Rakyat", setkab.go.id., 20 Mei 2026, Diakses pada tanggal 23 Mei 2026, Link: https://setkab.go.id/presiden-prabowo-terbitkan-pp-tata-kelola-ekspor-sda-tegaskan-kekayaan-alam-harus-untuk-kemakmuran-rakyat/

2. Ibid.

Dutch Citizen Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Marijuana Cultivation

 

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A Dutch citizen named Nirul Rashim Abdoelrazak was sentenced to nine years in prison in a trial at the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday (19/5/2026). The defendant was found guilty of legally planting and controlling class I narcotics in the form of marijuana in his rented house in the Ubung Kaja area, Denpasar. The criminal charges were filed by Public Prosecutor (JPU) I Made Lovi Puspawan. The prosecutor stated that the defendant's actions violated Article 111 Paragraph (2) of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics in conjunction with the new Criminal Code. "Without rights or against the law, planting, maintaining, possessing, storing, controlling, or providing Class I Narcotics in the form of plants weighing more than 1 kilogram or more than 5 tree trunks," said Public Prosecutor I Made Lovi Puspawan.[1]

In addition to the physical imprisonment demand, the prosecutor also imposed a material fine on the defendant. The man from the Netherlands was required to pay a fine of IDR 1 billion in subsidiary 80 days in prison. "Sentencing the defendant Nirul Rashim Abdoelrazak to nine years in prison," said Public Prosecutor I Made Lovi Puspawan. This criminal demand is based on the results of a raid by officers from the Bali Police Narcotics Directorate on October 1, 2025 on Jalan Bina Kusuma IV. At that location, police officers found a hydroponic marijuana garden facility equipped with a planting tent, lighting, blower, humidifier, and a series of hydroponic tools.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "WNA Belanda Dituntut Sembilan Tahun Penjara Kasus Kebun Ganja Bali", www.batuahnews.id, Bagas Prasetyo, S.H., 19 Mei 2026, Diakses pada tanggal 20 Mei 2026, Link: https://www.batuahnews.id/wna-belanda-dituntut-sembilan-tahun

2. Ibid.

ICC Searches for Philippine Senate Member at Parliament House

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The Philippine Senate was locked down with military personnel seen entering the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had sought refuge. Rounds of gunfire were heard but officials have not revealed who fired the shots. They said there were no casualties.[1]

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa said earlier he believed his arrest was imminent and urged Filipinos to prevent it. He is safe and with security personnel, officials said. He is accused by the ICC of killing dozens of people when he was police chief during former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, in which thousands of alleged dealers were shot and killed. Duterte has been held at The Hague since March 2025. TV footage showed police commandos in fatigues entering the Senate building in Manila early on Wednesday evening, with anti-riot policemen with shields and helmets surrounding the perimeter.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up", www.bbc.com, Joel Guinto, Virma Simonette Riveraand & Jonathan Head, 14 Mei 2026, Diakses pada tanggal 16 Mei 2026, Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnvp730yd52o

2. Ibid.

Indonesian President Urges ASEAN Leaders to Unite to Uphold International Law

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on Southeast Asian leaders to encourage the enforcement of international law against any violations that occur amidst regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East. This was conveyed by Prabowo while attending the plenary session of the ASEAN Summit held at the Mactan Expo, Cebu, Philippines, Friday (May 8, 2026). In his speech, Prabowo highlighted the importance of protecting ASEAN citizens in the Middle East conflict area. According to him, many ASEAN countries have thousands of citizens working or living in the region. "Finally, the safety and welfare of our citizens in the Middle East demands our full attention. I think many of our countries have thousands of citizens there," said Prabowo.[1]

He emphasized that protecting citizens must be a top priority for ASEAN countries. "Protecting citizens must remain a top priority. I welcome Singapore's offer to cooperate with other countries if we need to evacuate our citizens," he said. Prabowo said that ASEAN needs to have a collective approach in dealing with the impact of global conflict on the region. "I think we must have a collective ASEAN approach. Indonesia is willing to work very closely with our colleagues in ASEAN," he said. He also mentioned the deaths of Indonesian soldiers serving in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. The Indonesian government, Prabowo said, demands accountability and respect for peacekeeping missions.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Prabowo Ajak Pemimpin ASEAN Bersatu Tegakkan Hukum Internasional", kumparan.com, Diakses pada tanggal 9 Mei 2026, Link: https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/prabowo-ajak-pemimpin-asean-bersatu-tegakkan-hukum-internasional-27MIA9Sl83C/3

2. Ibid.

On Labor Day, President Prabowo Ratified the Domestic Workers Protection Law

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President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government had passed the Domestic Workers Protection Law (PPRT Law) in his remarks at the International Labor Day commemoration held at the Lapangan Silang Monas on Friday (01/05/2026). The Head of State emphasized that the ratification of the regulation was an important milestone in the long struggle for protection for domestic workers in Indonesia. "Today I can report to you that we have passed the Domestic Workers Protection Law. If I'm not mistaken, this is a long-standing struggle, a 22-year struggle. Even during the founding of the republic, there has never been a law protecting domestic workers," said the Head of State. On that occasion, the President emphasized that domestic workers often face uncertain conditions regarding protection, including wages and other basic rights. Therefore, the ratification of this law is an important step to ensure clear and fair legal protection for domestic workers throughout Indonesia.[1]

"Today I can report to you that we have passed the Domestic Workers Protection Law. If I'm not mistaken, this has been a long-standing struggle, a 22-year struggle. Even during the founding of the republic, there has never been a law protecting domestic workers," said the Head of State. On that occasion, the President emphasized that domestic workers often face uncertain protection, including in terms of wages and other basic rights. Therefore, the ratification of this law is an important step to ensure clear and fair legal protection for domestic workers throughout Indonesia. "A law protecting domestic workers has never existed. Until now, domestic workers have been paid wages, and it has been unclear. Now, for the first time in the history of the Republic of Indonesia, we have passed a law protecting domestic workers," added the President.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Tonggak Sejarah di Hari Buruh 2026, Presiden Prabowo Sahkan UU Perlindungan Pekerja Rumah Tangga", www.setneg.go.id, 1 Mei 2026, Diakses pada tanggal 4 Mei 2026, Link: https://www.setneg.go.id/baca/index/tonggak_sejarah_di_hari_buruh_2026_presiden_prabowo_sahkan_uu_perlindungan_pekerja_rumah_tangga

2. Ibid.