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Cuba’s Castro Won’t Seek New Term; Concerned He Won’t Be Able To Serve Full 49 Years
Fidel Castro announced today that he would not seek a new term as Cuba’s president, citing concerns that at 81, it may be difficult for him to serve the full, constitutionally-mandated 49 year term.
In a statement, Castro said, “My elemental duty is not to cling to positions, much less to stand in the way of younger persons like my 76 year old brother Raul. It’s time I delivered on the promise I made to him as a youngster: ‘Raul,‘ I said, ‘you keep my cigars lit, and maybe someday I will let you run Cuba.’ Well, that day has come, and I trust that the good people of Cuba remember that Fidel knows what’s best for them when they decide on my successor.”
While the exact nature of Castro’s ailments have not been disclosed, many suspect he suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Dictators just ain’t what they used to be. Look at Franco e.g. at least he died.
many suspect he suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome.
I suspect that, too…as in the “Weekend at Bernie’s” variety!
Go ahead, pull his finger.