Though Fidel remained head of the Communist party, his brother Raul took over as head of this country
[DOC] [TLE] Fidel Castro no longer head of Communist Party; says he stepped ... [PAR] Mar 23, 2011 ... HAVANA -- Fidel Castro's surprise announcement that he stepped down as head 
of the Communist Party five years ago -- despite widespread belief ... had 
freedom to make his own decisions as he pushed the country to enact ... Fidel nor 
Raul has ever indicated publicly that one is favored over the others.