Fidel Castro

James Franco as Fidel Castro: John Leguizamo, Other Latino Actors Slam 'Alina of Cuba' Casting

James Franco has been reportedly eyed to play Fidel Castro in the upcoming "Alina of Cuba," which was not taken as good news by Latino actors, including John Leguizamo.
Cuba's Communist Party Names Successor to Raul Castro

Cuba's Communist Party Names Successor to Raul Castro

Cuba's Communist Party has named President Miguel Diaz-Canel as its new first secretary after Raul Castro announced his retirement.
Raul Castro Steps Down as Cuba's Communist Party Leader

Raul Castro Steps Down as Cuba's Communist Party Leader

Raul Castro announced Friday that he is resigning as Cuba's Communist Party head, ending his family's six decades in power.

Fidel Castro News & Update: Died at 90; How 'The Man of History' Shaped Cuba?

The Communist leader and former Cuba's president Fidel Castro has died aged 90. His death ended the era of Cuba's "The Man of History".

Fidel Castro's sister Juanita snubs state funeral over unresolved family feud

Find out on why Fidel Castro's sister Juanita snubs state funeral here. If the family feud still unresolved?

Cubans and the world mourn Fidel Castro's death

Cubans and the world share life memories of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. Fidel Castro is one of the world's influential leftist leaders.

Funeral plan for Fidel Castro set up as the world gives mixed reactions

Cubans will observe a nine-day period of mourning following the death of their iconic leader Fidel Castro. Funeral plans are currently being prepared.

2016 Presidential Election: Bernie Sanders Provides Context to 1985 Comments About Fidel Castro, Daniel Ortega

Older Latino populations have a negative view of Latin America’s socialist governments, and it became a hot topic for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during the latest Democratic presidential debate on March 9.

Here Is What President Barack Obama has to Say About His Upcoming Visit to Cuba

Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to travel to Cuba in nearly 90 years. Obama and his wife Michelle will be visiting the Caribbean island from March 21 to March 22. It comes more than a year after the U.S. and Cuba made a decision to restore diplomatic ties.

Will Miguel Díaz-Canel Be Just as Powerful as the Castro Brothers Once He Becomes President of Cuba?

Fidel and Raul Castro have been the leaders of Cuba for the past 60 years although it will end on Feb. 24, 2018 when Miguel Diaz-Canel finally takes over. The 55-year-old became the first vice-president of the Council of State back in 2013 and has been given the stamp of approval by Raul Castro.

Jennifer Lawrence to Play Fidel Castro's Lover Marita Lorenz in New Film

The actress has been confirmed to take on the role of the woman who had an affair with Castro and later tried to assassinate him.

How Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, Usher, Katy Perry and Other Celebrities Subtly Promoted Cuba as a Travel Destination

A year after US President Barack Obama restored full diplomatic relations with Cuba, many American tourists suddenly flock the Caribbean Island. It is suddenly becoming an attractive travel destination with the help of celebrities posting pictures from their trip to Cuban adventures on social media.

Cuba, US Relations Today: Obama Commemorates Renewed Cuban Relations

Thursday marked one year since President Barack Obama announced the renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba.

Cuban Graffiti Artist El Sexto Released From Jail

After being in prison for 10 months, Cuban graffiti artist Danilo Maldonado has been released from jail.

Pope Francis Meets Fidel Castro in Cuba

Pope Francis on Sunday delivered Mass to thousands of Cuban citizens in Havana before meeting with Fidel Castro, the former leader of the communist country.

Vatican News: Most Pope Francis Speeches In US Will Be Spanish

During his upcoming visit to the United States, Pope Francis will give the majority of his speeches in his native tongue of Spanish.

On Anniversary of Uprising, Cuba Calls for an End to the US Embargo

On Sunday the communist island country of Cuba marked the 62nd anniversary of Fidel Castro's first armed move against former dictator Fulgencio Batista.

This Year, Cuba Marks Revolution's Anniversary with a Softer Tone

Sunday is the 62nd anniversary of the first offensive Fidel Castro's guerrillas made against Cuba’s then dictator Fulgencio Batista. The 1953 rebellion brought down Batista and altered the ideological aims of the island nation a mere five years later.

Marco Rubio Pledges to Undo Cuba Rapprochement if Elected

Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has promised to "absolutely" reverse the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba if here were to move into the White House following the 2016 election.

Fidel Castro Appears at Cheese Meeting in Havana

On Friday the 88-year-old former communist revolutionary, who had retreated from his position due to illness, appeared in public for the first time in more than a month to meet with cheese masters at the Food Industry Research Institute in the capital city of Havana.

LGBT News: Raul Castro's Daughter Leads Gay Rights March, Unofficial Marriages in Havana

More than 1,000 people marched in Havana this weekend in what the Associated Press called a "colorful gay rights march" led by Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
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