In 2006, Castro transferred his responsibilities to Vice President Raúl Castro, who was elected to the presidency by the National Assembly in 2008. Castro died at the age of 90 from natural causes in …

Jan 9, 2026 · Fidel Castro, Cuban political leader (1959–2008) who transformed his country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Castro became a symbol of communist revolution in …

Nov 9, 2009 · Cuban leader Fidel Castro (1926-2016) established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere after leading an overthrow of the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1959.

5 days ago · Rockies, Willi Castro reach agreement on 2-year contract: Sources Willi Castro profiles as an experienced player with defensive versatility, switch-hitting abilities and plus speed.

5 days ago · Castro became a symbol of communist revolution in Latin America. He held the title of premier until 1976 and then began a long tenure as president of the Council of State and the Council …

The political career of Fidel Castro saw Cuba undergo significant economic, political, and social changes. In the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro and an associated group of revolutionaries toppled …

Jan 9, 2026 · Fidel Castro, Cuban political leader (1959–2008) who transformed his country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Castro became a symbol of communist revolution in …

Fidel Castro is remembered as a dictator and tyrant by some and as a liberator and an egalitarian by others. But did you know that the CIA plotted several times to kill him? Or that he played a role in the …

Fidel Castro, (born Aug. 13, 1926, near Birán, Cuba—died Nov. 25, 2016, Cuba), Political leader of Cuba (1959–2008).

6 days ago · Castro was an All-Star with the Twins in 2024 and had a nice start to the 2025 season (109 wRC+, 10 HRs, 9 stolen bases, plus a 131 wRC+ versus left-handed pitching) before being traded to …