27 February 2008

What does a change of leader mean for Cuba?


The leadership change in Cuba does not translate to change in the way the Cuba will be run and governed. It’s still going to be a communist state according to Raul Castro with everything taking place “within socialism”. Raul Castro is 76 years old and is too old to run Cuba. Cuba may also face succession problems in the future as older statesmen are lined up for senior positions. The appointment of Jose Ramon Machado to the number two post clearly demonstrates that.

Fidel Castro’s legacy is standing up against the empire that is America.


Added Al Jazeera English Website: Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 01:09 PM GMT

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