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11 August 2026

How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker

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How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker

The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.

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