‘Raulito’ Castro, the Trump administration’s wild card in Cuba
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Raul Castro's grandson is reportedly emerging as a key figure in Trump administration negotiations over Cuban economic policy.
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Raul Rodriguez Castro, grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, is emerging as a key figure in potential negotiations between the Trump administration and Cuba over economic opening. As the White House intensifies pressure on the island nation, Rodriguez Castro is reportedly being positioned as a bridge between U.S. officials and Cuban economic interests. The development suggests the Trump administration may be exploring back-channel diplomacy on Cuba policy beyond traditional state-to-state channels. Rodriguez Castro's family connections and purported influence over Cuban business circles could make him valuable in any push to reshape Cuba's economy or U.S.-Cuba relations.
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