Cuba's Power Struggle: Castro Kin or Reform?
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Cubas President Miguel Diaz-Canel faces growing doubts about completing his term, as experts suggest two relatives of former leader Raúl Castro as potential replacements: Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga and Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro. Pérez-Oliva, a trained electrical engineer, has risen to deputy prime minister and foreign trade minister, handling key business deals and admitting internal problems during a major blackout. Rodríguez Castro, known as Raulito, comes from security work and drew attention after a secret meeting with a top U.S. diplomat, but his controversial past and family ties make him unpopular among everyday Cubans. Public frustration runs high under Diaz-Canel, with deepening economic woes, blackouts, and crackdowns after 2021 protests. Even if a Castro kin steps up, true power remains with Raúl Castro and the military, blocking big reforms and leaving Cubas crises unresolved.
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