Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

International

Will Castro's Resignation Bring a More Democratic Cuba?

Nearly 50 years after seizing power, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro resigned his post as the country's president. Many are hoping for reforms under Fidel's brother, Raul — Cuba's acting president.

Farai Chideya talks with Miami Herald Cuba reporter Francis Robles about the resignation and the future of the communist nation.

Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

Advertisement