An ailing Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba’s president today after nearly a half-century in power, saying he was retiring and will not accept a new term when the new parliament meets Sunday.
“I will not aspire to nor accept – I repeat, I will not aspire to nor accept – the post of President of the Council of State and Commander in Chief,” read a letter signed by Castro published early Tuesday in the online edition of the Communist Party daily Granma.
The announcement effectively ends the rule of the 81-year-old Castro after almost 50 years, positioning his 76-year-old brother Raul for permanent succession to the presidency.
President Bush was notified by his national security adviser while traveling in Africa.
(Source: AP)
(Photo: Miami New Times)
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Good riddance! Although I don’t suppose his brother will be any better.
Now little brother has to go,then maybe the “old world order” can return.
and nothing will change!
pretty crazy that a guy like him was in power longer than any other world leader in recent history (maybe ever?)
BORUCH SHEPOTRANI!!!
About time we got rid of this sheigitz, although by the size of his beard it seams like he may be doing tshuva…
ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!!!
you think we’ll be able to import cigars now for the lounge????
Binpol Oyivcho Al Tismach!
Somewhere there is a kosher tour company about to announce Pesach, 2009 in Havana.
#9-
Are you kidding? “Ba’avod reshaim, Reenah!!”
i have heard rumors that one of his parents was jewish.
if you search the internet you will see theories and ideas that support this claim