In 2006, Castro transferred his responsibilities to Vice President Raúl Castro, who was elected to the presidency by the National Assembly in 2008. Castro died at the age of 90 from natural causes in …

Apr 22, 2026 · Fidel Castro, Cuban political leader (1959–2008) who transformed his country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Castro became a symbol of communist revolution …

Nov 9, 2009 · Cuban leader Fidel Castro (1926-2016) established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere after leading an overthrow of the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1959.

1 day ago · WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, led a group of 30 House …

Mar 28, 2026 · The Castro brothers faced many challenges to their rule, including C.I.A. assassination plots, a decades-long U.S. embargo and the collapse of the Soviet Union, once Cuba’s main …

Dec 4, 2012 · View CNN’s Fast Facts on the life of Fidel Castro and learn about the former Cuban leader.

Mar 21, 2024 · Fidel Castro was an important figure in the 20th century, known for his role as the leader of the Cuban Revolution and his enduring impact on Cuba and...

Aug 30, 2025 · Joseph Castro Obituary 74, of Nampa, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Funeral Home: All Valley Cremation. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (August 13, 1926 – November 25, 2016) was a Cuban politician and revolutionary. He governed the Republic of Cuba for 47 years as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 …

Feb 8, 2024 · Fidel Castro, the revolutionary leader of Cuba, has left an enduring mark on the nation’s history. This article delves into Castro’s complex legacy, covering key events such as the failed …