Sep 25th, 2008 · Under the leadership of civil rights activist Raul Yzaguirre, the National Council of La Raza grew into a major Latino advocacy organization in the United States. In the latest installment of This American Moment, Yzaguirre weighs in on what is at stake in the 2008 presidential election.
May 3rd, 2008 · Raul Castro took over the Cuban presidency from his brother Fidel on Feb. 24. Among the changes that have resulted: Raul has dropped bans on cell phones; he's opening luxury hotels to Cubans; he's opening up fallow farmland to private farmers; and he's authorized the sale of personal computers to average Cubans.
May 1st, 2008 · In his brief tenure as Cuban president, Raul Castro has made consumer goods more available and begun a major reform of the island's agricultural system. An increase in state wages is anticipated, too.
Feb 24th, 2008 · Cuba's National Assembly has chosen Raul Castro to take over as president from his brother Fidel. Brian Latell, who has written a biography of Raul Castro, talks about what to expect from the transition.
Feb 24th, 2008 · Cuba's National Assembly chose Fidel Castro's brother Raul to take his place on Sunday, days after Fidel Castro announced he would retire following almost 50 years in power. Washington Post reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia in Havana discusses the developments.
Feb 19th, 2008 · Cuban leader Fidel Castro announces Tuesday that he is stepping down as president. The 81-year-old leader made it official in a letter to the Web site of the Communist Party's newspaper. The announcement puts Raul Castro in position to succeed as the Cuban head of state when the National Assembly meets on Sunday. The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Michael Voss, talks about the news.
Nov 10th, 2007 · Two years ago, Raul Midon burst onto the scene with remarkable guitar chops and a voice whose expressiveness recalls the legends of soul. His new sophomore album finds him in a broader frame of mind, both musically and in terms of commercial pursuits.
Oct 19th, 2007 · Since Raul Castro took over the reigns of power from his ailing brother Fidel there has been talk of a possible opening up of Cuba's socialist economy. Raul has the reputation of a reformer.