FAQ About Fidel Castro
Why did Fidel Castro hand over power to his brother Raúl Castro?
Fidel Castro handed over power to his brother, Raúl Castro, in 2008 primarily due to health problems, including an intestinal ailment that required surgery. Raúl, having been a long-time collaborator and serving as the Defense Minister, was the natural successor, continuing many of Fidel’s policies but also initiating some economic reforms.
