Facing illness, this man ceded the presidency in 2008 to his brother Raul.
In a New York Times article, this man was called "anti-Communist" by Herbert Matthews. Operation Verano was an attack on this man's position in the Sierra Maestra, where he hid with the rest of the 26th of July Movement. After a failed assault on the Moncada Barracks, this man delivered the "History will absolve me" speech against the regime of Fulgenico (*) Batista, whom he fought with "Che" Guevara. A CIA trained brigade failed to overthrow this man in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Facing illness, this man ceded the presidency in 2008 to his brother Raul. For 10 points, name this leader of the Cuban Revolution.
In a New York Times article, this man was called "anti-Communist" by Herbert Matthews.
Fidel Castro (prompt on partial answer before "Raul" is read)