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Health status of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Overview

Reports emerged in early September 2026 indicating that former Cuban President Raúl Castro was in critical condition following a suspected cerebrovascular accident. While rumors of his death had circulated, media outlets cited confidential sources suggesting the 95-year-old leader was receiving medical assistance via life-support equipment.

To address international rumors and social media speculation regarding his survival, Castro made a public appearance in Havana during a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the Ministry of the Interior’s Personal Security Directorate (DSP). The event, held on September 6, was broadcast on state television and featured Castro in his traditional olive-green military uniform, accompanied by President Miguel Díaz-Canel and his grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro. During the ceremony, Castro received a commemorative certificate.

Interior Minister Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas read a letter written by Castro. In the message, Castro congratulated the security personnel, describing them as a “loyal family,” and paid tribute to the 32 Cubans who died on January 3 while attempting to protect Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The letter also addressed Cuba’s current economic difficulties, which Castro attributed to hostility from the United States government.

While the images released by the Cuban Presidency show the former leader attending the event alongside military officials, they do not explicitly address or clarify the previous reports from outlets such as Diario Las Americas regarding his specific health status. Some reports maintain that his condition remains delicate. His appearance serves as a visible sign of stability for the Cuban leadership amidst a severe domestic economic and energy crisis, underscoring his continued political influence despite no longer holding formal government or Communist Party positions.

Entities

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

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 52 sources
    Raúl Castro reappears at Cuban military anniversary event

    Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, 95, reappeared in public at a military ceremony in Havana to mark the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate, following recent rumors regarding his health.

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 24 sources
    Raúl Castro appears in public to mark security directorate anniversary

    Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro made a public appearance in Havana to mark the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate, dispelling recent rumors regarding his health and potential death.

  3. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
    Raúl Castro reportedly in critical condition following suspected stroke

    Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is reportedly in critical condition following a suspected stroke. The 95-year-old is said to be on life support, though the Cuban government has not officially confirmed his状态

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