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Fidel Castro steps aside after surgery

 
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:09 am    Post subject: Fidel Castro steps aside after surgery Reply with quote

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/5233556.stm

Veteran Cuban leader Fidel Castro has temporarily handed power to his brother Raul because of illness.

A statement written by the president and read out on TV by his personal secretary said Mr Castro had undergone surgery to halt internal bleeding.

The Cuban leader, who turns 80 this month, said a punishing schedule in recent weeks had affected his health.

This is the first time Mr Castro has relinquished any of his duties since he came to power in 1959.

Raul Castro, the defence minister, has long been designated as his successor should he become incapacitated.

Fidel Castro has been among the world's longest-ruling leaders - outlasting nine US presidents.

The news prompted scenes of wild celebration on the streets of Miami on Monday night, as thousands of people danced, banged cooking pots and chanted "Cuba, Cuba, Cuba!"
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