Fidel Castro’s new pictures raise speculation that his health was failing

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Former Cuban President Fidel Castro talks to President of Cuba's University Students Federation (FEU) Randy Perdomo during a meeting in Havana in this picture provided by Cubadebate, Feb. 2, 2015.
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro talks to President of Cuba’s University Students Federation (FEU) Randy Perdomo during a meeting in Havana in this picture provided by Cubadebate, Feb. 2, 2015.

Cuba has published the first photographs of former President Fidel Castro since last August, amid new speculation that his health was failing.

The photos, published Monday in the Communist Party newspaper Granma, depicted the 88-year Castro talking to a student leader at his home, which the newspaper said was taken last month.  A Brazilian theologian who met with Castro last month said he found the ex-leader thin, but in good health and lucid.

Fidel Castro relinquished power in 2006 to his younger brother Raul due to poor health, and has made infrequent public appearances and statements over the years.  His last public appearance was more than a year ago.

The elder Castro recently broke a lengthy silence on the historic announcement made last December by his brother and President Barack Obama that Havana and Washington would end over 50 years of Cold War-era hostility and restore diplomatic ties.

Fidel Castro said he did not oppose the recent diplomatic breakthrough.

VOA

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3 responses to “Fidel Castro’s new pictures raise speculation that his health was failing”

  1. 5thDrawer Avatar

    Well, not even Communists live forever. This old fart made it to 88 … that’s a plus 28 on the average.

    1. AkhouManUki Avatar
      AkhouManUki

      What a life – amazing he held on as long as he did. It’s truly a testament to the quality of cuban cigars 😉

      1. 5thDrawer Avatar

        Indeed. 🙂 (best with a fine ‘Glen’.)

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