Farewell, Fidel
Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 2:27 PM by Lonely Planet
After 49 years in power Fidel Castro has announced his resignation as the president of Cuba. His younger brother, Raul Castro, is expected to be named as his successor. The younger Castro has hinted at Cuba becoming a more democratic society, and while President Bush won't be lifting the trade embargo soon, there is the possibility that the next US president could ease the ban. Could this mean that Cubans will be allowed to travel freely? That Americans may soon be able to visit Cuba legally? Time will tell.
For images and video, see what the Washington Post and the New York Times are saying.
Jennye Garibaldi, Associate Commissioning Editor, USA
Labels: Caribbean, Castro, Cuba, Politics, The Americas, world news
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The Los Angeles Times Travel section has a few good stories about Cuba, too.
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