Raul Castro chosen as president by Biran 's the Communist Party . Fidel Castro 's brother was the leader of Cuba 's military for last week . `` I think that the government will remain mostly the same , but I think they are going to bring on different faces that they need , '' she said . Raul Castro announced his resignation last week in a letter published online . The 81-year-old has ruled the communist country since at least 50 years .
Raul Castro chosen as president by Biran 's the Communist Party . Fidel Castro 's brother was the leader of Cuba 's military for last week . Raul Castro announced his resignation last week in a letter published online . The 81-year-old has ruled the communist country since at least 50 years .