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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade

Raúl Castro makes public appearance at military anniversary event

Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, 95, appeared at a public military ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate. The appearance follows recent public speculation regarding his health and his absence from major state events earlier this year.

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Why It Matters

The appearance of the former leader serves as a signal of his status amidst ongoing economic crises in Cuba and pending legal charges in the United States.

Key Facts

  • Raúl Castro, age 95, appeared in public at a military event for the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate.
  • The Personal Security Directorate was established around September 6, 1961.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed murder charges against Raúl Castro in June regarding the 1996 downing of aircraft.
  • Cuba is currently experiencing a five-year economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. financial and oil sanctions.
  • The current crisis has resulted in power outages exceeding 30 hours and disruptions to health, education, and transport systems.
  • Raúl Castro no longer holds formal positions in the Cuban government or the Communist Party.

Who's Mentioned

locationUnited States“Country involved in diplomatic and legal actions against Cuba”personFidel Castro“Former Cuban leader”personMiguel Díaz-Canel“Current President of Cuba”personRaúl Castro“Former Cuban president and leader”personRaúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro“Raúl Castro's bodyguard”