Fidel Castro

Raúl Castro Reappears Amid Health Rumors

Raúl Castro, 95, publicly appeared at events in Cuba after rumors of hospitalization or critical illness, including a state television-covered ceremony for the 65th anniversary of the Interior Ministry’s Personal Security Directorate, in an effort to show he remains alive and involved. While observers note he looked frail, reports across outlets describe him as the island’s influential behind-the-scenes figure and continue to challenge the health rumors surrounding his condition.