Fidel Castro Resigns as Leader of Cuba

*Katie* · 02-19-2008, 12:14 PM

I didn't want to post the story, because it has a decidedly U.S.-centric propagandaish flavor, but the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, resigned this morning. His Brother, Raul, who has been the temporary leader of the country since fidel underwent surgery for diverticulitus some time ago, is expected to be voted in as the new leader. The US embargo on the country will remain in place.

I really don't want to get mired in the politics of it all, I do have some opinions on this, but what a big change for that country. This guy has been in power since the 60's and is a huge anti-american icon. The real question is how will Raul handle things?

It was too big a story to not say anything....but let's not let this thread get all mucked up with politics, ok?

02-19-2008, 12:14 PM	#1
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Fidel Castro Resigns as Leader of Cuba I didn't want to post the story, because it has a decidedly U.S.-centric propagandaish flavor, but the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, resigned this morning. His Brother, Raul, who has been the temporary leader of the country since fidel underwent surgery for diverticulitus some time ago, is expected to be voted in as the new leader. The US embargo on the country will remain in place. I really don't want to get mired in the politics of it all, I do have some opinions on this, but what a big change for that country. This guy has been in power since the 60's and is a huge anti-american icon. The real question is how will Raul handle things? It was too big a story to not say anything....but let's not let this thread get all mucked up with politics, ok? __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME