Cuban media releases Castro statement
HAVANA, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Cuban state media released a message from Fidel Castro amid speculation the ex-leader was close to death. Castro was officially succeeded by his brother, Raul, as president of the country in 2008, two years after surgery for an undisclosed intestinal illness. Since then... Sign in to see full entry.
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