Raul Castro, brother of the famous and influential Fidel Castro, will step down as head of the Communist Party in Cuba. The move is expected to bring few changes, said ABC News, but will be a historic move as the Castros have been in power for since the revolution of 1959. The party's eighth Congress will select President Miguel Diaz-Canel as the next party secretary-general.
The President will begin his first five year term under a new set of policy guidelines. Analysts, however, believe that Castro will "continue to be the most influential figure on the island until his death." The historic figure is currently at 90 years of age. Castro's announced retirement comes, purposely, on the 60th anniversary of the CIA's Bay of Pigs invasion.
Cuba has been struggling in recent years, especially after being hit by COVID and sanctions to its ally, Venezuela. Its citizens have recently formed a widespread movement for change from the government, though many older citizens are not hopeful for change. They believe the country will remain a Communist system with a political monopoly.
Other sources used:
Comments