The Cuban-American’s rhythms influenced everyone from Marc Antony to Gloria Estefan
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Hugo Chávez: Nine Unlikely Facts about Venezuela’s Unusual Late Leader
You knew he was anti-capitalist, but did you know he was anti-Coke Zero?
Did Fidel Castro Know About JFK’s Assassination Plot Beforehand?
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is a national tragedy mired in myth, captivating Americans even decades after the case was closed. But as authors and historians continue to ponder the players involved in the plot …
Quotes: Fidel Castro Steps Down as Communist Party Leader
“Raul knew that at this time I wouldn’t accept any role in the party.”
— FIDEL CASTRO, writing a column on state-run site Cuba Debate, announcing his resignation from his leadership position in Cuba’s Communist Party; he …
Quotes: Fidel Castro on Cuba’s Broken System
“The Cuban model doesn’t even work for us anymore.”
— FIDEL CASTRO, during an interview with The Atlantic‘s Jeffrey Goldberg, explaining that the country’s Communist model gives the state too much economic power (via The Atlantic)
Fidel-Castro Fashion: The Revival of the Revolutionary Ensemble
As the summer comes to a close, Cuba’s former commander rolled a fall classic out of his closet. Was it a sign of greater involvement or just a plain-old guise?
Twitter Usage Exploding in Latin America
Twitter is now catching on in Latin America faster than in any other region.
Why Is the Bilderberg Group on Fidel Castro’s Summer Reading List?
The Communist Manifesto isn’t the only book on the former Cuban dictator’s mantel.
Report: U.S. to Ease Cuba Travel Restrictions
The New York Times reports that the Obama administration is planning to make it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba.
Fidel Castro: Don’t Write Him Off Yet
No, Fidel Castro is not dead. He has been schmoozing and making public appearances over the past month.