Who is Raúl Castro: the man who inherited the revolution and still shapes Cuba under pressure
Raúl Castro, the former leader of Cuba and brother of Fidel Castro, is back in the spotlight following a recent indictment by the United States. The charges relate to his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of aircraft operated by a Miami-based group. At 94, he remains a significant figure in Cuba's political landscape despite having stepped back from active leadership roles.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been a central pillar of Cuban power for decades.
- ▪He was indicted by the United States for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two aircraft.
- ▪Raúl Castro took on a military and organizational role during the Cuban Revolution.
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