Raul Castro's Rare Appearance: A Symbol of Cuba's Turbulent Present Raul Castro made a rare public appearance at a celebration marking his brother Fidel's centenary in Havana's Karl Marx Theatre.
The 95 year old former president's presence was met with a standing ovation, but it also served as a stark reminder of the deepening woes plaguing Cuba.
The event was tightly guarded, with cellphones banned and security forces on high alert.