Raul Castro to step down as Cuba’s leader, marking the end of the family regime begun by brother Fidel
6 years, 11 months ago

Raul Castro to step down as Cuba’s leader, marking the end of the family regime begun by brother Fidel

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Raul Castro, 86, is expected to step aside as Cuba’s president this week, ending the epochal run of two brothers who sent shock waves through 20th century politics. Nearly two decades into this century and less than two years after Fidel Castro’s death, his brother’s exit from Cuba’s top job leaves this insular island at a crossroads, weighing how fast, if at all, to embrace change. This time, the succession amounts to a tricky effort to build a new generation of leaders without the Castro name, a move considered essential to cementing the central role of Cuba’s communist system. “But now we find that’s not the case and we in the private sector are the ones paying.” And yet, at least one line of communication is still flourishing: the one between Cubans on the island and Cuban exiles and their children in the United States.

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Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90
1 year, 3 months ago

Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90

The Independent  

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Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90
1 year, 3 months ago

Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Juanita Castro, the sister of Cuban rulers Fidel and Raúl Castro who worked with the CIA against their communist government, has died in Miami at 90. Journalist María Antonieta Collins, who co-wrote Juanita Castro’s 2009 book, “Fidel and Raúl, My Brothers. “Juanita Castro was ahead of us on the path of life and death, exceptional woman, tireless fighter …

Cuban lawmakers vote in new five-year term for current president
1 year, 11 months ago

Cuban lawmakers vote in new five-year term for current president

Al Jazeera  

The vote comes as Cuba struggles with an economic crisis that has pushed hundreds of thousands out of the country. Cuba’s National Assembly has ratified another five-year term for incumbent President Miguel Diaz-Canel, in a move expected to result in few changes as the country struggles with an economic crisis and an exodus of citizens. Cuba’s economic crisis, however, has …

Cuba's Parliament ratifies President Díaz-Canel for new term
1 year, 11 months ago

Cuba's Parliament ratifies President Díaz-Canel for new term

The Hindu  

Cuba’s National Assembly ratified President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 for a new five-year term, in a decision to maintain continuity as the island faces a deep economic crisis. “I refuse to demonize socialism, because socialism is, in essence, a system aimed at achieving the greatest possible social justice,” Mr. Díaz-Canel said at the time. Mr. Díaz-Canel in …

Op-Ed: Torpor and long lines feel the same in a post-Castro Cuba
3 years, 10 months ago

Op-Ed: Torpor and long lines feel the same in a post-Castro Cuba

LA Times  

Just months after Fidel and Raúl Castro seized control of Cuba in 1959, they filled the Plaza of the Revolution in Havana with adoring crowds to celebrate the International Day of the Worker. “The whole country is like a vast field of dry grass,” Yoani Sánchez, one of Cuba’s leading independent bloggers, wrote shortly after Raúl stepped down. The smallest …

Miguel Diaz-Canel | The successor of the Castros
3 years, 11 months ago

Miguel Diaz-Canel | The successor of the Castros

The Hindu  

When Miguel Diaz-Canel, the newly designated first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and who has been the President of the country since October 10, 2019, was born on April 20, 1960, it was barely a year since the revolutionary movement led by Fidel Castro had won power by overthrowing Fulgencio Batista’s regime. Fidel’s brother and fellow revolutionary Raul …

Cuba's Communist Party chooses Miguel Díaz-Canel as leader
3 years, 11 months ago

Cuba's Communist Party chooses Miguel Díaz-Canel as leader

The Hindu  

In many ways, Cuba’s new maximum leader is nothing like those who have governed the island for the past six decades. On Monday, Cuba’s Communist Party congress — as expected — chose Mr. Díaz-Canel to be its leader, adding that crucial post to the title of president he assumed in 2018. Mr. Díaz-Canel, who turns 61 on Tuesday, is a …

Cuba has a new leader and it’s not a Castro
3 years, 11 months ago

Cuba has a new leader and it’s not a Castro

Al Jazeera  

Miguel Díaz-Canel becomes head of the Communist Party, and retains the title of president. It’s recognition that Cuba is facing the worst economic crisis since the early 1990s.” In the appointments to the Politburo, Raúl Castro has made good his promise to rejuvenate the leadership. The most significant new member is Raúl Castro’s former son-in-law, Luis Alberto Rodríguez López-Calleja. “The …

The Hindu Editorial on Cuba after the Castros
3 years, 11 months ago

The Hindu Editorial on Cuba after the Castros

The Hindu  

The retirement of Raul Castro as the first secretary of Cuba’s ruling Communist Party brings to an end the six-decade-long rule of the “historic generation”, who, under the leadership of Fidel Castro, captured power in 1959 through an armed revolution. In 2018, Mr. Raul stepped down as President, handing government responsibilities to his hand-picked next generation leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel. Now …

Era ends as Raul Castro steps down as Communist Party chief
3 years, 11 months ago

Era ends as Raul Castro steps down as Communist Party chief

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Raul Castro said he is stepping down as Cuban Communist …

Raul Castro, long a sidekick, finally the face of his nation
3 years, 11 months ago

Raul Castro, long a sidekick, finally the face of his nation

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy For most of his life, Raul Castro played second-string to …

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba
3 years, 11 months ago

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba

The Hindu  

Raul Castro said Friday he is resigning as head of Cuba's Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by himself and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution. But he previously indicated that he favors yielding control to 60-year-old Miguel Diaz-Canel, who succeeded him as president in 2018 and is the standard bearer of a younger …

Raul Castro steps down as leader of Cuba’s ruling Communist Party
3 years, 11 months ago

Raul Castro steps down as leader of Cuba’s ruling Communist Party

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cuba will be led …

Cuba's Raul Castro to step down, ending 60 years of family monopoly
3 years, 11 months ago

Cuba's Raul Castro to step down, ending 60 years of family monopoly

Hindustan Times  

Cuba's leadership is passing to a younger generation, with the last Castro leaving office and ending a 60-year family monopoly, but there is little other change as power remains firmly with the Communist Party. Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro holds up the arm of his brother, Raul Castro, first secretary of Cuba's communist party. At a four-day party congress starting …

A retiring Castro to bring younger face to Cuba’s communists
3 years, 11 months ago

A retiring Castro to bring younger face to Cuba’s communists

Associated Press  

HAVANA — This week’s Communist Party congress could be the last with a Castro at the helm of Cuba’s all-powerful political institution. “They don’t how to bring real change because any change must start with a lot of self-critique.” At the previous Communist Party congress, in 2016, Castro announced that owing to the “inexorable laws of life,” he would step …

A retiring Castro to bring younger face to Cuba's communists
3 years, 11 months ago

A retiring Castro to bring younger face to Cuba's communists

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They don’t how to bring real change because any change must start with a …

Cuba celebrates 60 years since Castro’s communist revolution
6 years, 2 months ago

Cuba celebrates 60 years since Castro’s communist revolution

Al Jazeera  

Cuba has celebrated the 60th anniversary of its communist revolution with its leader Raul Castro criticising the United States for returning to an outdated path of confrontation with the island nation. After the restoration of diplomatic ties and a friendlier tone under the former administration of US President Barack Obama, “once again the US government seems to take the course …

US acknowledges Cuba's 'undemocratic' transition to new leader, urges Miguel Diaz-Canel to end 'repression' in island
6 years, 11 months ago

US acknowledges Cuba's 'undemocratic' transition to new leader, urges Miguel Diaz-Canel to end 'repression' in island

Firstpost  

The United States grudgingly acknowledged Cuba’s “undemocratic” transition to a new leader on Thursday and urged him to allow the island’s people greater political freedom Washington: The United States grudgingly acknowledged Cuba’s “undemocratic” transition to a new leader on Thursday and urged him to allow the island’s people greater political freedom. Earlier, Cuba’s National Assembly formalised the election of top …

Raul Castro retires as Cuban president, outlines future
6 years, 11 months ago

Raul Castro retires as Cuban president, outlines future

India TV News  

Raul Castro turned over Cuba's presidency on Thursday to a 57-year-old successor he said would hold power until 2031, a plan that would place the state the Castro brothers founded and ruled for 60 years in the hands of a Communist Party official little known to most on the island. Diaz-Canel said he would work to implement a long-term plan …

Miguel Diaz-Canel is Cuba’s new President as Raul steps aside
6 years, 11 months ago

Miguel Diaz-Canel is Cuba’s new President as Raul steps aside

The Hindu  

Cuba marked the end of an era on Thursday as Miguel Diaz-Canel was formally elected as the country’s new President, succeeding Raul Castro and becoming the first non-Castro to lead the island in six decades. The silver-haired Mr. Diaz-Canel — a top Communist Party figure who has served as first vice president since 2013 — is the island’s first leader …

Miguel Diaz-Canel: The former electrical engineer set to become Cuba's first non-Castro president
6 years, 11 months ago

Miguel Diaz-Canel: The former electrical engineer set to become Cuba's first non-Castro president

The Independent  

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Miguel Diaz-Canel to Take Over Cuba After 60 Years of Castro Rule
6 years, 11 months ago

Miguel Diaz-Canel to Take Over Cuba After 60 Years of Castro Rule

The Quint  

Cuban Communist Party stalwart Miguel Diaz-Canel has replaced Raul Castro as president on Thursday, a new chapter for the island after nearly 60 years of rule by the Castro brothers but a change that is aimed at preserving Cuban socialism. The National Assembly swore in Diaz-Canel, with 603 out of 604 lawmakers present voting for the 57-year old, marking a …

End of era in Cuba as Castro hands torch to Diaz-Canel
6 years, 11 months ago

End of era in Cuba as Castro hands torch to Diaz-Canel

The Hindu  

Cuba is poised for the end of an era today as President Raul Castro steps down, formally handing power to his long-time deputy Miguel Diaz-Canel -- and thereby ending his family’s six-decade grip on the island. The silver-haired Diaz-Canel, 57, — a top Communist Party figure who has served as first vice president since 2013 — will become the island’s …

Cuba ready for end of an era as President Raul Castro steps down; long time deputy Miguel Diaz-Canel to take over
6 years, 11 months ago

Cuba ready for end of an era as President Raul Castro steps down; long time deputy Miguel Diaz-Canel to take over

Firstpost  

The silver-haired Diaz-Canel, 57 — a top Communist Party figure who has served as first vice president since 2013 — will become the island’s first leader born after the 1959 revolution, and the first in 60 years who is not named Castro. Havana : Cuba is poised for the end of an era on Thursday as President Raul Castro steps …

Will a new president mean change for Cuba?
6 years, 11 months ago

Will a new president mean change for Cuba?

Al Jazeera  

A new era dawns for Cuba for the first time in almost 60 years Communist country’s leader is not called Castro. Who would succeed the Castros – Fidel and Raul – was the subject of intense speculation in Cuba for decades. He was sworn in as president on Thursday, replacing Raul Castro, 87, who will continue to play a significant …

Miguel Diaz-Canel set to become Cuba’s next president
6 years, 11 months ago

Miguel Diaz-Canel set to become Cuba’s next president

Al Jazeera  

It will be the first time in nearly six decades that the island country will not be led by a Castro. The Cuban National Assembly has formally nominated Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel as the sole candidate to take over the presidency from Raul Castro. The move on Wednesday marked the end of an era for Cuba, making Diaz-Canel the first …

Castro era to end in Cuba as Raul set to step down
6 years, 11 months ago

Castro era to end in Cuba as Raul set to step down

Al Jazeera  

It will be the first time in nearly six decades that the island country will not be led by a Castro. President Raul Castro, 86, is expected to step down after two five-year terms during the assembly, marking the completion of Castro rule on the socialist nation. First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel is expected to assume the position of Cuba’s …

With End Of Castro Era In Sight, Cuba Prepares To Pass Power To New Generation
6 years, 11 months ago

With End Of Castro Era In Sight, Cuba Prepares To Pass Power To New Generation

NPR  

With End Of Castro Era In Sight, Cuba Prepares To Pass Power To New Generation Enlarge this image toggle caption STR/AFP/Getty Images STR/AFP/Getty Images Cuba stands hours from a watershed: On Thursday, for the first time since the Cuban revolution nearly six decades ago, the island nation will hail a leader outside the Castro family. President Raul Castro, 86-year-old brother …

Cuba’s ‘lost generation’ prepares to take power next week
6 years, 11 months ago

Cuba’s ‘lost generation’ prepares to take power next week

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Fidel and Raul Castro were scruffy young guerrillas in 1959, when they descended from Cuba’s eastern mountains, seized power and never relinquished it. Raul Castro will remain first secretary of the Communist Party, described by the Cuban constitution as the country’s “highest guiding force.” Castro has said nothing publicly about how he will use that position. On Feb. …

Is it the end of the Castro era?
7 years ago

Is it the end of the Castro era?

Al Jazeera  

Cuba is about to get a new president, and it will not be a Castro after nearly 60 years of their leadership. More than eight million people were eligible to vote for a new general assembly on Sunday that will then be tasked with electing a new president in April. Cuba’s new leader is likely to be someone who did …

Fidel Castro Jr: How ‘Fidelito’ could not escape living – and dying – in his father’s shadow
7 years, 1 month ago

Fidel Castro Jr: How ‘Fidelito’ could not escape living – and dying – in his father’s shadow

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Whatever the reason, Fidel Castro Jr, a Soviet-trained nuclear …

Likely successor to Cuba’s Castro rejects U.S. demands for change
7 years, 5 months ago

Likely successor to Cuba’s Castro rejects U.S. demands for change

The Hindu  

The man forecast to replace Cuban President Raul Castro early next year rejected U.S. demands that the Communist-run country change its political and economic system. In a Sunday speech blasting U.S. pressure on the Venezuelan government and what he termed an effort to discredit the Cuban tourism industry, First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel said these and other recent events in …

US and Cuba have long history of undiplomatic relations
7 years, 7 months ago

US and Cuba have long history of undiplomatic relations

CNN  

Havana While the alleged "acoustic attack" on US diplomats in Havana is the latest flap between American and Cuban governments, it is far from the first incident to take place between the former Cold War foes. Hide Caption 2 of 37 Photos: Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies Castro with Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara during the early days of their …

Cuba’s Raul Castro dismisses harsher US tone under Trump
7 years, 8 months ago

Cuba’s Raul Castro dismisses harsher US tone under Trump

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Cuban President Raul Castro denounced President Donald Trump’s tougher line on relations with Havana on Friday, calling it a setback but promising to continue working to normalize ties between the former Cold War rivals. Castro’s comments to Cuba’s National Assembly were his first on Trump’s June announcement of a partial rollback of the Cuba-U.S. detente achieved by then-President …

Trump may chill US-Cuba relations
7 years, 10 months ago

Trump may chill US-Cuba relations

CNN  

Story highlights Officials: Trump may reverse Obama-era policies softening relations with Cuba Gesture would fulfill campaign promises to Cuban-American voters and anti-Castro Congress members Havana, Cuba CNN — President Donald Trump is expected to roll back portions of the Obama opening with Cuba as early as June, according to a US government official involved in the review of current US …

In Cuba, the pace of life continues to remain unhurried
7 years, 11 months ago

In Cuba, the pace of life continues to remain unhurried

China Daily  

A man reads a newspaper atop a truck in Havana. He and a collaborator made waves in 2012 with a piece where a troupe danced backward up a Havana avenue, symbolizing Cubans' peculiar relationship with time. Since he replaced his big brother Fidel, tourism has boomed, WiFi hotspots have flourished, and private restaurants and hotels have gone from banned to …

In Cuba, the pace of life continues to remain unhurried[2]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 11 months ago

In Cuba, the pace of life continues to remain unhurried[2]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

A man reads a newspaper atop a truck in Havana. He and a collaborator made waves in 2012 with a piece where a troupe danced backward up a Havana avenue, symbolizing Cubans' peculiar relationship with time. Since he replaced his big brother Fidel, tourism has boomed, WiFi hotspots have flourished, and private restaurants and hotels have gone from banned to …

Donald Trump vows to end US-Cuba deal unless Havana makes better one
8 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump vows to end US-Cuba deal unless Havana makes better one

Live Mint  

Washington/Havana: US president-elect Donald Trump said in a tweet on Monday he would end the US’ “deal” with Cuba unless a better one was made, reflecting his campaign pledge to reverse President Barack Obama’s moves to open relations with the Cold War adversary. On Saturday, Trump, a Republican, said in a statement that his administration would “do all it can” …

Despite Fidel Castro’s death, few expect rapid political changes in Cuba
8 years, 4 months ago

Despite Fidel Castro’s death, few expect rapid political changes in Cuba

LA Times  

The Cuban flag hangs at half-staff in front of a picture of Fidel Castro on the facade of the Cuban national library in Havana’s Revolution Square. For Amalia Cortes, a loyal member of Cuba’s “revolutionary” generation, there is no question that Fidel Castro helped transform the country for the better. “But here, that’s a dream.… Still, things have gotten a …

Fidel Castro, who defied US for 50 years, dies at 90 in Cuba
8 years, 4 months ago

Fidel Castro, who defied US for 50 years, dies at 90 in Cuba

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Fidel Castro, who led his bearded rebels to victorious revolution in 1959, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half-century of rule in Cuba, has died at age 90. He ended the announcement by shouting the revolutionary slogan: “Toward victory, always!” Castro’s reign over the island nation 90 miles from Florida was …

Castro clan torn by dysfunction and disagreements
8 years, 4 months ago

Castro clan torn by dysfunction and disagreements

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Fidel Castro’s rule of nearly five decades split many a Cuban family between exile and solidarity with the communist revolution — including his own. During Castro’s long illness, the tightly wrapped secrecy about his family started unraveling as his youngest sons and their mother, Dalia Soto del Valle, rallied around him. Fidel’s first wife, Mirta Diaz-Balart, divorced him …

Fidel Castro and Cuba: A timeline
8 years, 4 months ago

Fidel Castro and Cuba: A timeline

The Hindu  

Here is a record of Cuban leader Fidel Castro's life and the the key events in his period: BIRTH : Officially listed as August 13, 1926, in Cuba’s Oriente province. Most were killed or captured, but Castro and a small group escaped into eastern mountain strongholds Jan. 1, 1959: Castro’s rebels take power as dictator Fulgencio Batista flees Cuba. August …

Fidel Castro, Cuba's revolutionary leader who defied US for 50 years, dies aged 90
8 years, 4 months ago

Fidel Castro, Cuba's revolutionary leader who defied US for 50 years, dies aged 90

Firstpost  

Former President Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 US presidents during his half-century rule, has died at age 90. Havana: Former President Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 US presidents …

Cuba in Fidel Castro’s words
8 years, 4 months ago

Cuba in Fidel Castro’s words

The Hindu  

Fidel Castro, who seized power in Cuba in a 1959 revolution and transformed the country into a Communist state was in power for five decades, passed away, Cuban television said on Saturday. “I never saw a contradiction between the ideas that sustain me and the ideas of that symbol, of that extraordinary figure.” -- Castro in 1985. “One of the …

Fidel Castro dies
8 years, 4 months ago

Fidel Castro dies

The Hindu  

With a shaking voice, President Raul Castro said on state television that his older brother died at 10-29 p.m. Friday. He ended the announcement by shouting the revolutionary slogan- “Towards victory, always!” Castro’s reign over the island-nation 90 miles from Florida was marked by the U.S.-backed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 and the Cuban Missile Crisis a year later …

Miami: Cuban Americans celebrate Fidel Castro’s death
8 years, 4 months ago

Miami: Cuban Americans celebrate Fidel Castro’s death

Al Jazeera  

While some remember Castro’s achievements, others condemn his half-century rule and embrace of Soviet-style communism. Información de Raúl Castro sobre el fallecimiento del líder de la Revolución Cubana #FidelCastro #Cuba pic.twitter.com/vSwWY3gdiH — CubanitoenCuba November 26, 2016 Exiled Cubans in Miami celebrated Castro’s death by waving flags, popping champagne and chanting “Cuba Libre”. Champagne popping in front of Versailles in Little …

Cuba’s Fidel Castro dead aged 90
8 years, 4 months ago

Cuba’s Fidel Castro dead aged 90

Al Jazeera  

Leader of Cuban revolution embraced communism, defied US for decades and lived in relative seclusion in his final years. Castro was “a giant of the Third World”, said Agustin Diaz Cartaya, 85, who joined Castro in the 1953 attack in eastern Cuba that launched the revolution. “No one has done more for the Third World than Fidel Castro.” What critics …

Back Story: The Cuba where Fidel Castro died is a very different place from the one he ruled for decades
8 years, 4 months ago

Back Story: The Cuba where Fidel Castro died is a very different place from the one he ruled for decades

LA Times  

A Cuban flag flies at half staff, left, and a picture of former President Fidel Castro adorns the headquarters of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution in Havana on Nov. 26, 2016. New diplomatic and commercial relations with the United States, unimaginable during much of Castro’s reign, are now in place, thanks to the pragmatism of his successor, …

Fidel Castro gives rare speech saying he's nearing the end
8 years, 11 months ago

Fidel Castro gives rare speech saying he's nearing the end

The Hindu  

“I’ll be 90 years old soon,” Fidel Castro said in his most extensive public appearance in years. The time will come for all of us, but the ideas of the Cuban Communists will remain as proof on this planet that if they are worked at with fervour and dignity, they can produce the material and cultural goods that human beings …

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