DOJ to make announcement on Wednesday related to 1996 Cuba incident

Over 5 million Cubans reportedly mobilized island-wide under the slogan of la patria se defiende (the homeland must be defended).

For decades, U.S. administrations have tried and failed to bring about major changes to Cuba's communist system, imposing sanctions but making little headway as its economy fell into ruins.

Amid blackouts and shortages, many Cubans expressed outrage at official advice to prepare for potential attack.

The United States is expected to unseal criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro on Wednesday in a move that could further deepen tensions between Washington and Havana and inject new strain into an already volatile regional relationship.