Overview
- Castro announced the decision in a social-media video, saying his health issues stem from a recent surgical procedure.
- He said he acted on doctors’ recommendations after discussing the situation with his family.
- He will step back from public life during his recovery and has requested a license to separate from the post temporarily.
- Castro said the municipality needs a full-time leader and thanked residents for their trust.
- The announcement followed several days of local rumors and comes months after U.S. visas for him and his family were reportedly revoked without a public investigation.