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  Castro resigns as president


year 2008 Top ^

Feb.19
   Cuba: Fidel Castro announced his resignation as president and commander in chief of the military , according to a letter published in the Granma
 The resignation ends nearly a half-century of iron-fisted rule that frustrated 10 U.S. presidents. Bush said Castro's decision ought to spark 'a democratic transition'. John Negroponte added that the 1962 embargo would probably not be lifted 'any time soon'



year 2007 Top ^

Dec.17
   Cuba: The ailing communist leader has said he has a duty not to hold on to power or obstruct the rise of younger people
Sep.21   Castro on TV appears gaunt but lucid   Cuba: The ailing Cuban leader spoke about a variety of issues in a taped interview that aired on Cuban state television Aug.23   Castro 'very well'   Cuba: Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque: Cuban leader is determined to fully recover from ill health Jul.26 Fidel absent as Cuba celebrates   The acting president, Raul, is leading revolution day celebrations, filling in for his ailing brother Jun.5 Castro interview focuses on past   Cuba: A healthier looking Fidel appeared on Cuban TV, speaking slowly and focusing on past memories rather than his recovery May.23 Castro says his health 'improved'   Cuba: In an article, Cuban President says his health has improved after undergoing several intestinal operations Apr.29   Chavez: Fidel Castro is 'in charge'   Venezuela: Venezuelan President: Cuban President is back 'in charge' after undergoing intestinal surgery in July Apr.13 Castro almost better, Chavez says   Cuba: Venezuelan President: Cuban leader is 'almost totally recovered' from intestinal surgery last year Mar.15 Castro 'to be fit to hold power'   Cuba: The ailing President will be 'in perfect shape' to run for re-election to parliament, the head of the National Assembly Feb.8 Castro eating as health improves   Cuba: Venezuela's ambassador: Fidel is improving progressively Jan.30 Castro up and talking in new video    Cuba: Cuban tv broadcast scenes of what it said was a leader meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Jan.19   Chavez admits Castro gravely ill   Venezuela: Venezuelan President: Cuban leader is battling to save his life Jan.15 Report: Castro in serious condition. Cuba

year 2006 Top ^

Dec.30 Castro issues New Year's message
. Cuba Dec.26 Castro's ailment 'is not cancer'   Cuba: A leading Spanish surgeon who to examined Cuban leader says he does not have cancer or need further surgery Dec.16 Castro talks to officials on phone. Cuba Dec.2 Castro misses birthday parade
   Cuba: Tanks rolled through the streets and jets roared overhead , but ailing leader Fidel Castro did not appear
Nov.28 Castro misses birthday ceremony
   Cuba: Frail Cuban leader has stayed away from the opening ceremony of his birthday celebrations in Havana on doctors' orders
Oct.28 Cuba TV shows pictures of Castro  TV has broadcast the first images of President in more than a month, addressing rumours that he had died Oct.9 Brother: Castro 'getting better,' not dying. Cuba Sep.5 Pictures show thinner Castro. Cuba Sep.1 Latest images show lively Castro. Cuba Aug.14 Castro makes TV appearance from bed. Cuba Aug.13 Castro warns of long recovery   Cuba: On his 80th birthday, Fidel advised Cubans to prepare for 'adverse news,' but urged them to stay optimistic Aug.12 Report: Castro walking, talking, working   Cuba: Official Communist Party newspaper made the most optimistic report since intestinal surgery forced him to step aside Aug.7 VP expects return of Fidel within weeks. Cuba Aug.1 TV: Castro says health 'stable'   Cuba: Cuban television: Fidel Castro's is in 'good spirits' Jul.31 Castro hands power to brother
   Cuba: President Fidel Castro was undergoing a surgery and provisionally handed over power to his younger brother Raul
 Cuban television: Fidel Castro's health situation is 'stable' and he is in 'good spirits' The message from Castro said: 'In the Cuban situation, based on plans of the empire, my health becomes a secret of state that cannot be divulged constantly'


year 2005 Top ^

Nov.17 Castro mocks Parkinson's report   Cuba: President has portrayed as wishful thinking reports from the US that he is suffering from Parkinson's Disease

year 2001 Top ^

Aug.13 Castro marks 75th birthday   Cuba: Dictator is firmly in charge



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