BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Fidel Castro announces retirement Personally, I am saddened by the news (though many will disagree). Cuba had/has been unfairly treated by the States for decades, especially its embargo, and I now worry that the States will feel vindicated about its behaviour. viva el presidente
A character for sure. Jodi was there in 2003 and she said while it's a beautiful place and lovely people, a bag of cement is incredibly expensive so the buildings are quite run down. Perhaps this might see the Cuban people get a higher standard of living if the US sees fit to lift any sanctions?