Raúl Castro appears in public to mark security directorate anniversary

Raúl Castro Cuba Personal Security Directorate Miguel Díaz-Canel Ministry of the Interior

Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, made a public appearance in Havana to attend a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior. His presence at the event, where he was accompanied by President Miguel Díaz-Canel and his grandson Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, serves to dispel recent international rumors and social media speculation regarding his health, specifically reports suggesting he had suffered a stroke, was hospitalized, or had passed away.

During the event, Minister of the Interior Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas read a congratulatory letter written by Castro. In the message, the 95-year-old leader honored the founders and members of the security directorate, describing them as a “loyal family.” He also paid tribute to 32 Cubans who died on January 3 while performing duties in Venezuela. Castro’s letter also addressed the current economic difficulties facing Cuba, attributing them to hostility from the United States government.

Entities

Cuba · Fidel Castro · Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas · Miguel Díaz-Canel · Ministry of the Interior · Personal Security Directorate · Raúl Castro

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] Raúl Castro is being assisted by medical equipment to stay alive. larimardigital.com · www.portadanacional.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Raúl Castro sent a letter of congratulations to the members of the Personal Security Directorate. deultimominuto.com · www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu · www.cmhw.cu · dominicanaaldia.com · estamosaqui.mx · +6 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Raúl Castro appeared in public at an event marking the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate. deultimominuto.com · www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu · www.cmhw.cu · dominicanaaldia.com · estamosaqui.mx · +7 more
[DISPUTED] Raúl Castro is in extremely delicate health following a possible stroke. larimardigital.com · www.portadanacional.com · www.yucatan.com.mx
[DISPUTED] 32 Cubans died on January 3 while attempting to protect Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. deultimominuto.com · www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu · www.cmhw.cu · dominicanaaldia.com · estamosaqui.mx · +6 more
[DISPUTED] Raúl Castro's public appearance aims to dispel rumors of a stroke, hospitalization, or death. dominicanaaldia.com · estamosaqui.mx · cafefuerte.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · rpp.pe
[● 10 SOURCES] Raúl Castro appeared at an official event in Havana to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate. www.cmhw.cu · dominicanaaldia.com · www.presidencia.gob.cu · estamosaqui.mx · cafefuerte.com · +5 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Raúl Castro was accompanied by President Miguel Díaz-Canel and his grandson Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro. dominicanaaldia.com · estamosaqui.mx · cafefuerte.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · rpp.pe · +1 more