Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, nicknamed El Cangrejo, acts as Raul Castro’s bodyguard and accompanies him during public appearances, including parades, speeches, and meetings with Pope Francis. He is described as whispering to Raul, positioning himself to prevent contact, and remaining close in intense conditions. He is also said to have an extra finger and to be favored within Raul’s inner circle. Beyond personal protection, he has been present at Cuba–U.S. negotiations, including meetings tied to the Trump administration, CARICOM summit discussions, and visits involving U.S. officials and CIA engagement. His presence spans events involving political prisoners and security and economic issues.
"There is a man who whispers in Raul Castro's ear. He speaks to him during the May Day parade in Havana or puts his arm in the way if a woman tries to take the former president's hand as though she needs reassurance that he is still alive. When Castro delivered speeches in Revolution Square always less fiery than his brother Fidel's, this man stood behind him, steadfast in the scorching tropical heat."
"His name is Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro; he is Raul's grandson and his bodyguard. Those who know him say he is Castro's darling. They also say he has an extra finger due to a congenital condition, and that his inner circle has given him a nickname: El Cangrejo The Crab."
"Rodriguez Castro has become the bodyguard not only of Castro but also of the negotiations between Cuba and the United States. El Cangrejo has been present at the talks that have been taking place since the start of the year talks Cuba initially denied were happening. El Cangrejo traveled to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit to meet with advisers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio."
"El Cangrejo was spotted in a solemn position at the farewell ceremony for the Cuban military personnel killed during the operation that captured Nicolas Maduro. El Cangrejo took part in the visit of U.S. officials to Havana on April 10, during which Cuba was presented with an ultimatum to release political prisoners one it failed to meet. And this past Thursday, when the head of the CIA landed on the island to seriously address economic and security issues, El Cangrejo could not be absent."
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