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Alejandro Castro Espín

Colonel; reportedly senior figure in regime intelligence and security coordination
Son of Raúl Castro. Holds the rank of Colonel. Best known publicly for being part of the Cuban delegation in the 2014-2015 secret negotiations with the US that led to the Obama-era restoration of diplomatic relations. Author of the 2009 book "El Precio del Poder". Maintains a low public profile.
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Category
INTEL_SECURITY
Born
1965-01-01
61 yrs
Birthplace
Havana, Cuba
Last seen public
2026-09-09
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Alejandro Castro Espin (Cuba) – (1)(B) Public Designation. Alejandro Castro Espin is the son of Raul Castro.
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DOB 1965; nationality Cuba; Gender Male; a.k.a. 'El Tuerto'.
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📍Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR)La Habana, La Habana, Cuba
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PRESS_ALERT · 2026-09-06 ↗
Allegations Surface About Providing False Information by Alejandro Castro Espín's Mother-in-law Residing in Hialeah Recent journalistic find…
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