Both Raúl and Fidel Castro have looked beyond their graves. Over the past five years, the senior level in every segment of the Cuban government and armed forces has been purged of those viewed as insufficiently loyal to the revolution or the brothers; in their places are men—and a few women—who move, think, and breathe in lockstep with Raúl Castro and his inner circle of army generals. You can read our full story on this here. Here's a brief guide to the potential successors (mouse over each person to learn their story): ... Read More
We’ll Always Have Fidel
October 15, 2012 • By • Leave a Comment
EARLIER THIS YEAR, an elderly widow died in Havana. Her death, at 88, after a long decline from Alzheimer’s, was unremarkable except in one respect: Angela Castro Ruz was the eldest living member of the most enduring political dynasty in the history of the Western Hemisphere. This year has brought many milestones for the Castro family. Angela’s most famous sibling, Fidel, the Maximum Leader of Cuba since 1959, turned 86 on August 13. October marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the fate of the world hung on the threat and promise of “mutually assured ... Read More
