Now this is big news...Fidel is in trouble

softball · 08-01-2006

Castro hands power to brother during surgery
Intestinal problems sideline 79-year-old Cuban president

HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- Cuban President Fidel Castro was undergoing intestinal surgery and provisionally handed over power in the Communist island nation to his younger brother Raul, according to a statement read on Cuban television Monday night.

Fidel Castro, 79, has led Cuba since a 1959 revolution. Raul Castro, 75, is the first vice president of the country, and as such, the designated successor to his brother.

Castro's secretary, Carlos Balenciago, read a letter he said was from the president in which he said stress had forced him into surgery and that he would be in bed for several weeks after the operation was complete. Castro turns 80 on August 13.

Raul Castro also assumes control over the armed forces and the leadership of the Communist Party, according to the statement.

Last week, Fidel Castro joked that he had no plans to still hold power when he turns 100,

softball · 08-01-2006

Yah gotta admire the fact that this guy is the king of presidents. Since 1959 and the massive power of the United States couldn't touch him. Amazing. Now that is balls.

softball · 08-01-2006

Can you imagine what it takes to go toe to toe with Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Reagan, well...you get the point.

08-01-2006	#1
softball Members Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,165	Now this is big news...Fidel is in trouble Castro hands power to brother during surgery Intestinal problems sideline 79-year-old Cuban president HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- Cuban President Fidel Castro was undergoing intestinal surgery and provisionally handed over power in the Communist island nation to his younger brother Raul, according to a statement read on Cuban television Monday night. Fidel Castro, 79, has led Cuba since a 1959 revolution. Raul Castro, 75, is the first vice president of the country, and as such, the designated successor to his brother. Castro's secretary, Carlos Balenciago, read a letter he said was from the president in which he said stress had forced him into surgery and that he would be in bed for several weeks after the operation was complete. Castro turns 80 on August 13. Raul Castro also assumes control over the armed forces and the leadership of the Communist Party, according to the statement. Last week, Fidel Castro joked that he had no plans to still hold power when he turns 100,

08-01-2006	#2
softball Members Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,165	Re: Now this is big news...Fidel is in trouble Yah gotta admire the fact that this guy is the king of presidents. Since 1959 and the massive power of the United States couldn't touch him. Amazing. Now that is balls.

08-01-2006	#3
softball Members Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,165	Re: Now this is big news...Fidel is in trouble Can you imagine what it takes to go toe to toe with Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Reagan, well...you get the point.