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Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz (/ ˈ k æ s t r oʊ / KASS-troh, Latin American Spanish: [raˈul moˈðesto ˈkastɾo ˈrus]; born 3 June 1931) is a Cuban retired politician and general who served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most senior position in the one-party communist state, from 2011 to 2021, and President of Cuba ...
May 30, 2024 · Raul Castro, head of state of Cuba (acting president, 2006–08; president, 2008–18), defense minister (1959–2006), and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the 26th of July Movement, which brought his brother Fidel Castro to power in 1959. As president, he introduced economic reforms.
Apr 2, 2014 · Raúl Castro succeeded his brother Fidel Castro as president of Cuba in 2008. Previously, he served as the country's defense minister and head of armed forces.
Apr 21, 2021 · When Cuban President Raúl Castro retired last week, he created an historic moment: it was the first time the island had not been ruled by a Castro since the triumph of the 1959 revolution. The 89-year-old announced that he was stepping down as head of the Communist Party, handing the leadership position to his protégée, 61-year-old Miguel ...
Apr 15, 2021 · When Raul Castro announced three years ago that he would step down in 2021 as head of Cuba’s all-powerful communist party, he surely envisioned the island on firmer economic footing and the ...
Apr 16, 2021 · Raúl Castro has stepped down as first secretary of Cuba's Communist Party ending a 60-year career.
Apr 15, 2021 · Raul Castro confirmed Friday he is stepping down as the head of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most powerful position on the island.
