A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba: a grandson and a great-nephew are moving up the corridors of power, while another is an eccentric Instagram influencer declaring that Cubans want capitalism.US President Donald Trump’s administration is putting pressure on Cuba, demanding change and restricting oil exports to the country, but the Castro dynasty still holds sway on the communist-run island.Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, a colonel and grandson of 94-year-old former president Raul Castro, has reportedly taken part in recent talks with US officials.Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga, the son of Fidel and Raul Castro’s elder sister, was promoted to deputy prime minister in October.Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, a colonel and grandson of 94-year-old former president Raul Castro. Photo: AFPAnd then there is the wild card: Sandro Castro, a 34-year-old bar owner and grandson of late Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro.
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A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway
Despite U.S. pressure for change, the Castro family continues to hold influence in Cuba.
Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-07 · 05:39 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Briefing Summary
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Despite U.S. pressure for change, the Castro family continues to hold influence in Cuba. Several members of the younger generation are rising in prominence, including Raul Castro's grandson, Colonel Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, who has participated in talks with U.S. officials. Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga, nephew of Fidel and Raul Castro, was recently appointed deputy prime minister. Sandro Castro, Fidel Castro's grandson and a bar owner, has gained attention as an Instagram influencer who supports capitalism. These developments suggest the Castro name still carries weight in Cuban politics and society.
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Sandro Castro is a bar owner and grandson of Fidel Castro.
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Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga was promoted to deputy prime minister in October.
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A grandson and a great-nephew of the Castros are moving up the corridors of power in Cuba.
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Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Raul Castro, participated in talks with US officials.
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Sandro Castro is an eccentric Instagram influencer declaring that Cubans want capitalism.
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Entities
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Cuba location · Key Player
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Raul Castro person · Key Player
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Fidel Castro person · Key Player
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RG
Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro person · Key Player
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Sandro Castro person · Key Player
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Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga person · Key Player
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United States location · Opposition
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Donald Trump person · Opposition
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Keywords & salience
8 termscastro dynasty
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cuba
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succession
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politics
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us relations
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raul castro
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communism
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fidel castro
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