In a mocking tone, Sandro Castro recently commented on Raúl Castro's public appearance, asserting that the 95-year-old former Cuban leader walks a kilometer daily and is in excellent shape. This comes after a wave of rumors suggesting health issues or even his death.
"Folks, I have some important news for you today, so pay attention. You've all been caught in the net," declared Fidel Castro's grandson in an Instagram story shared this past Saturday.
Sandro enthusiastically celebrated Raúl's public appearance while offering his unique assessment of the general's physical condition.
"Did you see how my general looked? I told you, he walks a kilometer every day; he's as fit as a fiddle," he asserted.
The young Castro also added, "And happy Personal Security Day to dad 'Cangri,'" referring to Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, known as "El Cangrejo," who is both Raúl Castro's grandson and a key figure in his security detail.
Sandro's comments followed Raúl Castro's public reemergence alongside Miguel Díaz-Canel during the event marking the 65th anniversary of the Ministry of the Interior's Personal Security Directorate.
Raúl's presence was particularly noteworthy as it came after days of speculation about a possible hospitalization, severe health decline, or even his demise. The Cuban government had not previously provided any official information to dispel these rumors.
During the ceremony, Raúl sat in the front row, receiving recognition from Brigadier General Emir Mesa Corona, head of the Personal Security Directorate, in acknowledgment of his role in founding the organization with Fidel Castro.
"El Cangrejo" was also present and visibly moved by a poetic tribute to his grandfather, which referenced the recent health rumors about the general.
Raúl Castro's Health and Public Appearances
What did Sandro Castro say about Raúl Castro's health?
Sandro Castro claimed that Raúl Castro walks a kilometer every day and is in excellent physical shape, dismissing recent health rumors.
Why was Raúl Castro's recent public appearance significant?
His appearance was significant due to preceding rumors about his health deterioration or death, which were not addressed by the Cuban government until his reemergence.
Who is "El Cangrejo"?
"El Cangrejo" is Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson of Raúl Castro, known for his close involvement in Raúl's personal security.