Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 6, 2026 —

Raúl Castro Appears Publicly for 95th Birthday Celebration

Havana, Cuba – Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, appeared publicly in Havana to mark his 95th birthday. This appearance is his first since facing indictment by the United States for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft.

The celebration, which was broadcast on state television, was attended by prominent government and military figures. During the event, tributes were made to Castro, highlighting his “heroism and dignity.” Details regarding the specific location or further events beyond the broadcast were not provided.

The public appearance comes amid ongoing international scrutiny following the U.S. indictment. Castro, who previously served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and as the commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, has largely remained out of the public eye in recent times.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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