On Friday, November 25, 2016, the dictator of Cuba, Fidel Castro, died at 90 years old. Through his time as the leader of Cuba he almost led us to the brink of nuclear war, as stated by the Austin American Statesman. Though he was praised for his leadership by some, he did lead the Cuban people to experience a great level of economic despair.
It will be interesting to see what happens to Cuba now that Fidel Castro has died. Though he has not ruled Cuba since 2011, when he gave over his leadership in April of 2011 to his brother Raul Castro. Even though he has not officially ruled for five years, I am sure he and the people loyal to him still had many influences on the government of Cuba until his death. Will tensions between the US and Cuba lessen now that he has died?
My hope is that now that Fidel Castro has died, tensions will decrease. It was last December when President Obama and Raul Castro promised to restore diplomatic ties. Though, there is still an US embargo on Cuban goods. Maybe the death of Fidel Castro will lead to the removal of the embargo, and a better relationship with Cuba.
I saw a few clips of this on the news over the weekend, and I saw different reactions to this. Some people where like cheering for the news, and I don't know if I would say that should be something that people should be doing in public, because its kind of disrespectful at least I think.
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