Raul Castro was born on June 3, 1931, which makes him 94 years old as of May 2026. He has been a central figure in Cuba’s leadership for decades, first as a long-time defense minister and then as president from 2008 to 2018, with his role often described as symbolic in recent years. Recent reports continue to note his age and status as a senior figure within the Cuban leadership, though official public celebrations around his birthday are typically low-key. If you’d like, I can pull the latest verifiable news articles to confirm current public discussions about his age and health.[5][7]
The official commemorations contrast sharply with the reality faced by the island, where the population is dealing with rampant inflation, chronic shortages, insufficient wages, and a migration crisis that has already surpassed the numbers recorded during the Mariel crisis or the balseros.
en.cibercuba.comCuban President Raul Castro was marking his 83rd birthday privately Tuesday, a milestone that passed without fanfare but served as a reminder that his revolutionary generation's time in power is limited.
www.foxnews.comAuthorities paraded Fidel’s brother alongside the Vietnamese president during a recent visit to disprove rumors that the 93-year-old historic leader is dead
english.elpais.comCuba's Raul Castro is marking his 82nd birthday in another reminder that time is running out for the aging generation that has led the country since the 1959 revolution.
www.foxnews.comCuba's Raul Castro is marking his 82nd birthday in another reminder that time is running out for the aging generation that has led the country since the 1959 revolution.
www.foxnews.com'We all grew up with him. I feel really hurt by the news that we just heard.'
www.independent.co.ukRaul Castro, head of state of Cuba (acting president, 2006–08; president, 2008–18), defense minister (1959–2006), and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the 26th of July Movement, which brought his brother Fidel Castro to power in 1959. As president, he introduced economic reforms.
www.britannica.comA day before his 80th birthday, Cuban President Raul Castro declared himself in better shape than many men 20 years younger and asked the ladies to comment on his looks.
jp.reuters.comRaul Castro quietly turned 80 years old Friday, with Cubans hoping the president has enough pep in his step to lift the country from a deep economic malaise.
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