Showing posts with label Raul Castro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Raul Castro. Show all posts

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Cuba nominates Miguel Diaz-Canel to succeed Raul Castro as president

Miguel Diaz-Canel to succeed Raul Castro as president
Cuba's National Candidature Commission on Wednesday nominated First Vice President of the Council of State Miguel Diaz-Canel to succeed Raul Castro as president.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Cubans prepare to turn the page on Castro era

Castro era
Cuban President Raul Castro is set to step down on Thursday, passing the baton to a new generation in a transition that brings to a close the Castro brothers' six-decade grip on power.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Cuba Begins Transition to Post-Castro Era

Castro Era
Cuba on Monday began a five-month political transition expected to end with Raul Castro's departure from the presidency, capping his family's near-total dominance of the political system for nearly 60 years.

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Castro blames Trump for 'setback' in US-Cuba relations

Raul Castro
Donald Trump's hardline stance towards Cuba marks "a setback" in its relations with the United States after ties were gradually restored in 2015, president Raul Castro said.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Cuba's Castro pays historic visit to France

Cuban President Raul Castro on Monday paid a historic state visit to France, the first ever by a Cuban leader in two decades, with a view to reinforce bilateral ties, increase trade links, and discuss debt relief.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Castro Urges US to End Broadcasts Directed at Cuba

Cuban President Raul Castro is urging the U.S. government to stop radio and television broadcasts that Cuba considers harmful, while also saying that his government is willing to keep improving relations with the United States.