Raul Castro is absent as Cuba celebrates anniversary of key revolutionary attack
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Cuba held its annual rally commemorating the July 26, 1953 assault, a key revolutionary event. Former president Raul Castro was absent for the first time in at least 30 years, with no explanation given. President Miguel Diaz-Canel read a message from Castro at the rally in Pinar del Río. The absence is notable given Castro's age of 95 and his historical role.
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Raul Castro missed the July 26 rally for the first time in three decades.
Cuba held a traditional rally on Sunday to commemorate one of the revolution’s most important anniversaries.
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Cuba held a traditional rally on Sunday to commemorate one of the revolution’s most important anniversaries.
South China Morning Post- Raul Castro missed the July 26 rally for the first time in three decades.
- President Miguel Diaz-Canel read a message from Castro, suggesting Castro remains formally engaged.
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Cuba held a traditional rally on Sunday to commemorate one of the revolution’s most important anniversaries.
South China Morning PostFormer president Raul Castro was absent from the rally.
South China Morning PostIt was the first time in at least 30 years that 95-year-old Castro had not attended the event.
South China Morning PostNo explanation was given for Raul Castro's absence.
South China Morning PostPresident Miguel Diaz-Canel read a congratulatory message from Castro to his compatriots at the rally.
South China Morning PostThe rally was held in the eastern city of Pinar del Río.
South China Morning PostThe annual event commemorates the July 26, 1953 assault.
South China Morning Post