Though officially retired, Raul Castro still retains a seat in the National Assembly and the title of Army General. He is also considered to wield great influence on affairs of state from behind the scenes.

Jan 5, 2026 · 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 …

Oct 4, 2025 · So far, the last confirmed public appearance of Raúl Castro took place on August 13 in Birán, during the commemorative event for the 99th birthday of the dictator Fidel Castro.

3 days ago · Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart said he plans to ask the Trump administration to prosecute Raúl Castro over the 1996 incident.

Mar 21, 2025 · Raúl Castro, born on June 3, 1931, near Birán, Cuba, is a prominent political figure best known for his role in the Cuban Revolution and as the successor to his brother, Fidel Castro.

2 days ago · Four Cuban-American House Republicans urged President Donald Trump to have the Justice Department consider indicting former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 shootdown of …

Feb 3, 2025 · Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz, born on June 3, 1931, in Birán, Cuba, is a key figure in Cuban revolutionary history and politics. He is a celebrated Cuban retired politician and general.

The anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul Castro has died in Miami at age 90. Juanita Castro died Monday, nearly 60 years after she fled their communist revolution.

Raúl Castro, Cuban revolutionary and military leader, is the younger brother of Cuban leader Fidel Castro and one of the original members of the 26th of July Movement that organized the successful …

Four Cuban American members of Congress on Friday wrote to President Trump calling for the indictment of Cuba's de facto dictator, Raul Castro, for allegedly ordering the 1996 downing of a …