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: Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13, 1926) is the current President of Cuba. On July 31 2006, Castro, after undergoing intestinal surgery for diverticulitis,[1] transferred his responsibilities to the First Vice-President, his younger brother Raúl Castro. While the transfer was not intended to be permanent, there are no indications when or if he will return to his previous duties.