Raul Castro

Raul Castro is the former President of Cuba. He is newsworthy due to his reported involvement in talks between Cuba and the United States amidst escalating tensions between the two nations. These tensions are fueled by a severe humanitarian crisis in Cuba, including nationwide blackouts and fuel shortages, coupled with increasing pressure from the US. Current Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has stated that Castro is participating in these early-stage discussions. The Cuban government, however, has categorically denied that any negotiations involve the removal of Diaz-Canel from power. The situation is further complicated by Cuba's preparation for potential US military aggression and the recent deaths of Cuban soldiers in Venezuela, highlighting the country's continued alliance and the escalating conflict with the US.