Castro

American

[kas-troh, kahs-traw] / ˈkæs troʊ, ˈkɑs trɔ /

noun

Cipriano 1858?–1924, Venezuelan military and political leader: president 1901–08; exiled 1908.
Fidel Fidel Castro Ruz, 1926–2016, Cuban revolutionary and political leader: prime minister 1959–76 and president 1976–2008.
Raúl Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz, born 1931, Cuban revolutionary and political leader: minister of defense 1959–2008 and president 2008–2018.

Castro British

/ ˈkæstrəʊ, ˈkastro /

noun

Fidel (fɪˈdɛl; Spanish fiˈðɛl). full name Fidel Castro Ruz. born 1927, Cuban revolutionary and statesman: led the communist overthrow of the Batista dictatorship in 1959; prime minister (1959–76), president (1976–2008)

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According to Castro, the persistence of the effect raises the possibility that changing the way the body responds to inflammation could produce longer-lasting benefits.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

However, he did flag that Abbott’s defense, which hinges on the question of whether Castro is a fugitive, is suspect.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

A sheriff’s task force later arrested Angel Castro, 21, during a traffic stop in San Bernardino.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Cuba—Since Castro was so anti-American, and Fischer knew the premier, he thought Cuba might accept him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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