A look at Fidel Castro and his rise to power

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For the first time since 1959, there will be no Castro in charge of Cuba.

Raul Castro announced he is retiring as head of the Communist Party.

The 89-year-old will be replaced by his protege, Miguel Diaz-Canel.

CGTN's Luis Chirino looks back at the life of Fidel Castro and the control the brothers had over the nation.

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