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Story Publication logo December 3, 2016

Cuban Attitudes Toward Castro Range from Devout to Cynical

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While many in Cuba mourn the passing of Fidel Castro, others are more than ready for change.

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Still from PBS NewsHour broadcast, "Cuban Attitudes Toward Castro Range from Devout to Cynical."
Still from PBS NewsHour broadcast, 'Cuban Attitudes Toward Castro Range from Devout to Cynical.'

In the week following Fidel Castro's death, reactions have been mixed among those who remember his reign or are still influenced by it. For many, Castro was a symbol of Cuba's hope for strong leadership in a new era of prosperity following the Batista dictatorship. But for others, his legacy represents unfulfilled promises and relentless control.

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