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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 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 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Raul Castro, who succeeded his brother Fidel as president of Cuba in 2008. Find out how he implemented social, economic and political reforms, restored diplomatic ties with the United States and stepped down from office in 2018.
Apr 21, 2021 · What happens now that Cuban President Raúl Castro stepped down. Without a Castro at the head of the Communist Party of Cuba for the first time in more than 60 years, University of Miami experts weigh in on what the transfer of power means for the future of the island.
Apr 16, 2021 · Raúl Castro, 89, ends his family's six decades in power and hands over the leadership to a younger generation. His successor is expected to be Miguel Díaz-Canel, who took over as president in 2018.
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.
