Charting Castro's Possible Successors

Fidel Castro has been president of Cuba for close to 50 years, but—despite the hopes of some around el Comandante—he will not live forever. Observers watch Castro's health and the swirl of leaders in his inner circle. There is no clear indication that communism will collapse after his death or that his brother—Raul—will take control. A number of would-be successors wait in the wings. This article looks at the top echelon of these figures, suggesting the next leader will likely come from a group of men numbering less than 10.