Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure
Summary
Raúl Castro turned 95 years old and remains an important leader in Cuba, one of the few countries still governed by a communist system. He played a key role in the 1959 Cuban revolution led by his brother, Fidel Castro, and after serving as president for 12 years, he retired from politics in 2021 but continues to hold military and political influence.Key Facts
- Raúl Castro was born on June 3, 1931, in Birán, eastern Cuba.
- He was involved in the 1953 attack on military barracks to overthrow Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista.
- After the failed attack, he fled to Mexico and joined a guerrilla group with Fidel Castro that eventually took power in 1959.
- Raúl served as Minister of Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces and later as the country’s president for 12 years.
- He retired from political office in April 2021 but still holds the rank of general and a seat in Cuba’s National Assembly.
- He is seen as a key figure in Cuba’s ongoing political and military affairs, including tensions with the United States.
- Raúl Castro is often called the “hero of the Republic of Cuba” by supporters.
- Images of Raúl Castro alongside revolutionary figures are widely displayed in Havana as symbols of Cuba’s communist history.
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