Raul Castro is currently 94 years old. He was born on June 3, 1931, so in May 2026 he is approaching his 95th birthday. Please note that reports about his age and status are sometimes echoed in regional outlets, but his birth date is the key fact confirming his age. If you’d like, I can pull the most recent mainstream coverage to confirm any new developments or public appearances.[3]
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Cuba's Raul Castro is marking his 82nd birthday in another reminder that time is running out for the aging generation that has led the country since the 1959 revolution.
www.foxnews.comAuthorities paraded Fidel’s brother alongside the Vietnamese president during a recent visit to disprove rumors that the 93-year-old historic leader is dead
english.elpais.comRumors about Raul Castro’s death usually coincide with moments of high national tension, like the severe current crisis.
havanatimes.orgThe official commemorations contrast sharply with the reality faced by the island, where the population is dealing with rampant inflation, chronic shortages, insufficient wages, and a migration crisis that has already surpassed the numbers recorded during the Mariel crisis or the balseros.
en.cibercuba.comCuban President Raul Castro was marking his 83rd birthday privately Tuesday, a milestone that passed without fanfare but served as a reminder that his revolutionary generation's time in power is limited.
www.foxnews.comRaul Castro quietly turned 80 years old Friday, with Cubans hoping the president has enough pep in his step to lift the country from a deep economic malaise.
www.cbsnews.comRaul Castro, about to turn 80, says he's in better shape than many 60-year-olds HAVANA - Raul Castro was in a jovial mood on the eve of his 80th birthday, joking that he's in better shape than many 60-year-olds. The Cuban president bantered with reporters Thursday at the Havana ai
globalnews.ca'We all grew up with him. I feel really hurt by the news that we just heard.'
www.independent.co.ukRaul Castro, head of state of Cuba (acting president, 2006–08; president, 2008–18), defense minister (1959–2006), and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the 26th of July Movement, which brought his brother Fidel Castro to power in 1959. As president, he introduced economic reforms.
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