Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro has appeared on Cuban television, proclaiming that rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated.
Interesting to note that the film of Castro was sent to the television broadcasters, it was not filmed by them. Castro appears alive and well, but how can we really tell? He holds up a newspaper with the date on it but he wears a shirt with his name on it- as though he might wander away and thus can be returned if found.
But Castro, despite his assertions that he is taking part in government decisions and working, will one day die. He is 80 years old, underwent surgery in July and is rumored to have ill-health.
Change is not coming to Cuba today, but it is coming. Even if power falls to his brother Raul, who is 75 years old, eventually the Castro reign will come to an end.
The question is: Where will Cuba go from here?
The question isn’t a new one, it’s been debated for several years as Castro has aged and exiles in the US have found their hearts beating a little faster with any news of injury or ill-health. I found several articles on the net relating to plans and the possible future of a post-Castro Cuba. Here’s a sampling:
CNN - Get Ready for Post-Castro Cuba
