Many thought Fidel Castro still held the top spot in Cuba 's Communist Party . But he died on November 25, and his brother Raul took over as president. But there was intense speculation that the elder Castro would step down as the head of the party during the event , and his brother would move into the role . Castro 's younger brother , Raul , is expected to become party president .
Many thought Fidel Castro still held the top spot in Cuba 's Communist Party . But he died on November 25, and his brother Raul took over as president. Castro 's younger brother , Raul , is expected to become party president .