The new guy, Miguel Díaz Canel, seems to have come out of nowhere. But he has deep roots, and longtime ties to Ramiro Valdes. the most feared man on the island.
Cuban President Raúl Castro said Friday that he's going to retire. He didn't give a timeline but suggested he's going to make an annuncement Sunday. In the meantime, his most likely heir -- Ramiro Valdés, the island's most feared man -- is moving into position.
