Dec 04 Fidel Castro laid to rest in private ceremony after nine days of mourning By Michael D. Regan The former Cuban leader Fidel Castro led the country for nearly a half century. He died on Nov. 25 at the age of 90. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 10:23 Embargo remains for some Cuba sectors, as trade grows slowly By PBS News Hour In 2014, after a five-decade freeze, President Obama announced the U.S. would begin re-establishing diplomatic ties with Cuba. But last week's passing of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro is a reminder that the U.S. embargo remains in effect for most… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 7:37 Cuban attitudes toward Castro range from devout to cynical By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin In the week following Fidel Castro’s death, reactions have been mixed among those who remember his reign or are still influenced by it. For many, Castro was a symbol of Cuba's hope, following the Batista dictatorship, for strong leadership in… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch Castro’s funeral procession retraces Revolution’s route By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin Fidel Castro’s ashes began a lengthy procession through Cuba on Wednesday, mirroring the legendary leader's post-revolution journey in 1959. At the time, Castro depicted himself as a national savior -- a view some Cubans still hold today. Hari Sreenivasan speaks… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 10:15 How Fidel Castro’s death marks a new era for Cuba By PBS News Hour A 21-gun salute launched Cuba’s week of mourning for Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday night at 90. But in Miami, it was a day of celebration for the many who see the former leader’s death as the conclusion of… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump aides say Cuban government will have to change By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Reince Priebus, Trump's incoming chief of staff, said Trump would reverse Obama's opening to Cuba unless there is "some movement" from the Cuban government. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 9:52 Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90 By PBS News Hour Communist leader Fidel Castro ruled the island of Cuba with an iron fist for almost half a century until he handed over power to his brother eight years ago. Hari Sreenivasan reports on his life and times and his ongoing… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 7:20 How Fidel Castro maintained a communist stronghold By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro was the father of a revolution that delivered healthcare and education, but repressed dissidents and political freedoms over the course of nearly 50 years of rule. Adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Carla Robbins and… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch World reacts to death of communist leader Fidel Castro By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro’s death provoked mixed reactions from Cubans and political leaders around the world, including President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin. Castro was both reviled and revered, making Saturday a day of celebration and mourning. Continue watching
Nov 26 Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary and communist leader, dead at 90 By Noreen Nasir The fiery communist politician and Cuban revolutionary who led his country for almost half a century, has died, state media announced Saturday. Continue reading