Raul Castro is 89 years old as of May 2026.
- Background: Raul Castro was born on June 3, 1931, which makes him 89 today. If you’re looking for a precise current age, you’d compute from his birth date to the present date. This birth date is widely reported in historical and biographical sources.[7]
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- If you want, I can pull up a few reputable sources confirming his birth date and current age as of today, or provide a short timeline of his public appearances around major birthdays.
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There was no mention of the birthday in official media. Castro has not made a big production of it in the past, and several Cubans consulted by the AP were unaware it was today. "I didn't know it was his birthday," said Felipe Rueda, 36. "Raul never talks about that or throws celebrations, and I think that's good because it's something for the family, not the state." Castro, who has been in power since 2006 when his older brother Fidel was stricken with a life-threatening illness, has said he...
www.ksl.comA day before his 80th birthday, Cuban President Raul Castro declared himself in better shape than many men 20 years younger and asked the ladies to comment on his looks.
jp.reuters.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.caRumors about Raul Castro’s death usually coincide with moments of high national tension, like the severe current crisis.
havanatimes.orgRaul Castro joins the octogenarians club with little to-do, but much to be done on economy HAVANA - Raul 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. Neither Castro nor olde
globalnews.caAuthorities 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.comRevolutionary leader Raúl Castro, 94, accompanied by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, arrived at Ciego de Avila's Plaza Saturday to kick off the 72nd anniversary celebrations of the Moncada Barracks assault with thousands of people.
apnews.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.
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