News - Communist Party of Cuba
Signaling that change will not come to Cuba as quickly as some would wish, newly elected leader Raul Castro yesterday said he would consult with his brother Fidel on major issues and appointed a notorious hard-liner as his No. 2.
By Pablo Bachelet, The Miami Herald Feb. 19--Cuban leader Fidel Castro has long referred to his brother Raul as his designated successor, and "temporarily" ceded power to the defense minister when he got sick in 2006.
Senior Cuban official says Castro will resume duty in "near future" BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- A visiting senior Cuban official said here on Wednesday that Cuban leader Fidel Castro is recovering in a "satisfying" speed and will return to his duty in "near future".
By Frances Robles, The Miami Herald Aug. 12--Some are young, others quite old. Some are rising Cuban Communist Party proteges and others are longtime loyalists.