Who Is Raul Castro

As Cuba's Regime Turns 50, How About Some Common Sense -- Finally?

David Paul Appell | Posted 01.13.2009 | Politics


David Paul Appell

The brothers Castro have outfoxed ten U.S. presidents, thanks partly to the embargo put in place by John Kennedy in 1961, before Barack Obama was born. Chances are they won't outlast an eleventh.

Cuba's Communist System Unshaken

AP | ANITA SNOW | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


HAVANA — Cuba's parliament named Raul Castro president on Sunday, ending nearly 50 years of rule by his brother Fidel but leaving the island's c...

Fidel Castro Resigns As Cuba's President, Brother Raul Castro Take Over

AP | ANITA SNOW | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


An ailing, 81-year-old Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba's president Tuesday after nearly a half-century in power, saying he will not accept a new term wh...