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Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure
Raúl Castro turned 95 and remains influential in Cuba's government, having led after his brother Fidel's 1959 revolution. He served as president until 2021, currently holds roles in the Revolutionary Armed Forces and National Assembly, and faces U.S. tensions. Some Cubans praise him for their freedom and dignity.
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