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January 13th 2008: Acting President Ràul Castro while campaigning for his seat in the 2008 National Assembly elections is shot dead on the streets of Santiago by a young Cuban disillusioned with the regime.
This What if is particularly interesting due to the fact that there has never been a 3rd in line in Cuba’s succession after Ràul. All the plans and Officials are waiting after Fidel's death for Raul to take over, as he has been the official successor for decades. So what would happen if Ràul is dead and now the different officials try to step into the void with the Military in prime Position?
So with Ràul dead who would become the next Cuban leader after Fidel?
And how would Fidel cope with the massive pressure and divisions within the Cuban Government with each challenger desperate to gain his blessing?