Mr Castro, 89, told a party congress that he is handing over the leadership to a younger generation "full of passion and anti-imperialist spirit".

His successor will be voted in at the end of the four-day congress.

Although Mr Castro has not endorsed a successor, it is widely believed the party leadership will pass to Miguel Díaz-Canel, who took over as the island's president in 2018.

  • JoesFrackinJack [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    dude fought in the revolution, can't really get a better leader than the one who helped shape cuba's socialism. so badass