Current Affairs Castro’s decision to step down unlikely to bring real change, say Czech observers
Fidel Castro’s decision to step down as Cuban leader surprised many around the world but has been positively greeted by many – not least the United States and members of the European Union. The controversial 81-year-old dictator held power for almost fifty years, outlasting numerous US presidents as well as surviving untold attempts on his life. Here in the Czech Republic, observers say Mr Castro’s decision to step down was expected but are sceptical his retirement will in any way open the way for broader democratic change.
Kristina Prunerová
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