Raúl Castro absent as Cuba celebrates anniversary of key revolutionary attack
Summary
Cuba held a rally to mark the 73rd anniversary of a key revolutionary attack, with President Miguel Díaz-Canel leading the event and former President Raúl Castro absent for the first time in decades. The rally highlighted ongoing tensions between Cuba and the United States, including recent U.S. sanctions and accusations against Cuba.Key Facts
- Cuba celebrated the 73rd anniversary of the July 26, 1953, attack on military barracks led by Fidel and Raúl Castro, which started the Cuban Revolution.
- Raúl Castro, 95, did not attend the event for the first time in at least 30 years; no reason was given.
- President Miguel Díaz-Canel led the rally in Pinar del Río and read a message from Raúl Castro.
- The event included criticism of a U.S. State Department report accusing Cuba of espionage and influence operations.
- Raúl Castro was recently charged by the U.S. with crimes related to the 1996 downing of civilian aircraft, accusations denied by Cuba.
- Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis worsened by U.S. sanctions, including an oil embargo imposed under President Donald Trump.
- Daily blackouts, reduced work hours, halted industrial production, and shortages of essentials are affecting daily life in Cuba.
- Many international companies, including hotel chains, airlines, and payment processors, have stopped operations in Cuba due to these sanctions.
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