Raúl Castro is a Cuban politician and military leader who served as the President of Cuba from 2008 to 2018. He is the younger brother of Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba, and played a significant role in the Cuban Revolution. Raúl was born on June 3, 1931, and became a key figure in the Cuban government after the revolution in 1959. During his presidency, Raúl Castro implemented several economic reforms aimed at modernizing Cuba's economy and improving living standards. He also oversaw the normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States, particularly during the administration of Barack Obama. Raúl stepped down in 2018, marking the end of an era of leadership by the Castro family.