Raúl Castro was born on June 3, 1931, which would make him 95 years old as of May 2026. Recent public figures have consistently described him as still alive, though the Cuban leadership now emphasizes younger successors and symbolic leadership rather than an active executive role. If you’d like, I can pull up the latest reliable reports and confirm his current status with citations.
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'We all grew up with him. I feel really hurt by the news that we just heard.'
www.independent.co.ukThe 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.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.comRaul 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.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.comRaul Castro, about to turn 80, says he's in better shape than many 60-year-olds HAVANA - Raul Castro was in a jovial mood on the eve of his 80th birthday, joking that he's in better shape than many 60-year-olds. The Cuban president bantered with reporters Thursday at the Havana ai
globalnews.caCuba'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.
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