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Five Cuban Dissidents to Watch in the Post-Fidel Era

Fidel Castro, the dictator who used firing squads, labor camps, beatings, torture, and hunger to oppress his people for more than half a century, died Friday night at the age of 90. His demise – though his brother, Raúl, remains in power – has led many to ask what the future holds for Cuba’s anti-communist dissident community.

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ESPN Lauds Castro’s Impact on Sports

ESPN marked the passing of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro by acclaiming the huge impact that the Caribbean strong man had on the world of sports in a piece titled “Fidel Castro, 90, Deftly Fused Sports into Cuba’s National Identity.”

Former President of Cuba Fidel Castro pictured in 2006 died Friday night at the age of 90

Four World Dictators Mourning Fidel Castro

While the world watches America’s Cuban exile community celebrate the death of dictator Fidel Castro, those who have governed their own countries similarly have issued official statements of condolences for the communist caudillo, describing him as a “giant” among repressive autocrats who “resisted” the beacon of freedom 90 miles to his north.

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Washington Post: Farewell to Cuba’s Brutal Big Brother

One of the most brutal dictators in modern history has just died. Oddly enough, some will mourn his passing, and many an obituary will praise him. Millions of Cubans who have been waiting impatiently for this moment for more than half a century will simply ponder his crimes and recall the pain and suffering he caused.

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EU Chief Juncker Praises ‘Hero’ Fidel Castro

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has praised late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro as a “hero for many”. In a statement issued by the Commission after Castro’s death, Mr Junker said the Communist dictator was “one of the historic figures of

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BBC Fawns over ‘World Icon’ Fidel Castro

News of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro’s death has been met with great sadness by the British Broadcasting Corporation which describes him as a “world icon”, with one division of the service even asking if he was the “most astute politician of the 20th century”.

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Castro Dead at 90

According to reports, late Friday, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has died. Castro took power in 1959 and installed a communist government in the island nation. Follow Breitbart.tv on Twitter @BreitbartVideo  

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