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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 ...
Apr 29, 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 · 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 · 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 ...
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Apr 16, 2021 · Raúl Castro, 89, ends his family's six decades in power and hands over the leadership to a younger generation. He says he will remain a revolutionary fighter and defender of socialism, while facing economic and ideological challenges.
Apr 16, 2021 · Raúl Castro has stepped down as first secretary of Cuba's Communist Party ending a 60-year career.
