Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he’s retiring
Havana, CubaReuters Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation at its congress that kicked off on Friday, ending six decades of rule by himself and older brother Fidel. In a speech opening the four-day event, Castro, 89, said the new leadership would be party […]
Christian Solidarity Worldwide calls on new Cuban President to protect religious freedom
UK-based religious freedom advocacy Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called on new Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel to abolish the Office of Religious Affairs and adopt legislating protecting religious freedom. CSW concluded in a recent report on religious freedom in Cuba that the ORA – part of the Central Committee of the Communist party – remains the […]
Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro dies at age 90
Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro – a towering figure of the 20th century – has died at the age of 90. Nine days of mourning are being observed in the Caribbean island nation where Castro seized power in a coup in 1959 and remained President until he formally resigned in 2008, handing power to his brother […]