Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure
Raúl Castro has celebrated his 95th birthday, marking a significant milestone for a prominent figure in Cuba's communist leadership. He played a crucial role in the 1959 revolution alongside his brother, Fidel Castro, and served as Cuba's president for 12 years before retiring in 2021. Despite his retirement, he remains influential in Cuban politics and military affairs, particularly in relation to U.S. tensions.
- ▪Raúl Castro turned 95 on June 3, 2026, and is a key figure in Cuba's communist leadership.
- ▪He was instrumental in the 1959 revolution and served as Cuba's president from 2008 to 2018.
- ▪Castro remains active in politics as a general and member of the National Assembly.
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- ▪ Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday — The Straits Times
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRaúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figureRaúl Castro has turned 95, a landmark birthday for a man still helping lead one of the last communist countries in the worldByDÁNICA COTO Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 3:31 AM0:59Images of Raul Castro, Che Guevara and Jose Marti decorate a wall in a souvenir shop in Havana, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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