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Article: Speculation over health of frail Fidel Castro.(News)

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August 2, 2006
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For the first time since he took control of Cuba in 1959, a frail Fidel Castro has temporarily relinquished his presidential power amid growing speculation over his health.

Castro, less than two weeks away from his 80th birthday, did not appear on the live television broadcast in which his secretary read a letter from the Cuban leader. It was the first time in 47 years that he has relaxed his iron grip on the country.

Fidel Castro, who has wielded absolute power over Cuba and defied the ...

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