Sunday 23 December 2007

Cuban President To Give Way To Younger Generation

Fidel Castro, the Cuban Veteran President has finally realised it is high time he steps aside to give his ruling power away to a younger generation. As the 81-year-old took office in Cuba since 1959, his aspiring younger successor can now take a deep sigh after such a long awaiting moment. On Tuesday December 18, it was announced on state Television in a read out letter, that the unwell President said that his fundamental responsibility was not “to cling to office” nor to stand in the way of the younger people, but to “pass on” the experiences and ideas…”
Over the years, Castro has proven to have firmly stood his ground against America’s imperialism until his health betrayed him. He might be loved and respected by the Cuban population for being a steady leader for a long time. Unfortunately, as the saying goes “everything comes to an end”. Maybe it is time for Castro to let go of his power. In fact, if it was not for his recent critical intestinal operation, it might has been another story altogether – who knows, perhaps the communist leader made a vow before embarking onto his political career saying ‘Till death do part’. As for the new wannabe Cuban leader, who could well be Carlos Lage Dάvila, the actual vice-President, with regards to socialism in Cuba, will he be able to sustain the legacy of his soon-to-be predecessor?

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