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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 ...
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- José Ramón Machado
- Manuel Marrero (2019–2021)
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 · Raúl Castro was the president of Cuba from 2008 to 2018, succeeding his brother Fidel Castro. He led the country through a period of social, economic and political reforms, including the restoration of diplomatic ties with the United States and the lifting of restrictions on commerce and travel. He also served as the country's defense minister and head of the armed forces for many years.
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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 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. During a speech on the first day of the Communist Party's...
Apr 15, 2021 · See More Videos. Havana CNN —. 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 ...
Apr 16, 2021 · Raúl Castro, 89, announces his retirement from the party leadership after six decades of rule by him and his brother Fidel. He hands over the reins to a younger generation, but says he will remain a revolutionary fighter.
